1898 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1898 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 1 December 1898 as part of that years local elections.

1898 Invercargill mayoral election
1 December 1898
Turnout521
 
Candidate John Stead Hugh Mair
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 415 106
Percentage 79.65 20.34
Mayor before election

Hugh Mair

 Elected Mayor

John Stead

Incumbent mayor Hugh Mair was defeated by councillor John Stead.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1898 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent John Stead 415 79.65
Independent Hugh Mair 106 20.34
Majority 309 59.31
Turnout 521
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References
  1. "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". The Timaru Herald. Papers Past. 2 December 1898.
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