1907 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1907 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 25 April 1907 as part of that years local elections.

1907 Invercargill mayoral election

25 April 1907
Turnout	1,580
Candidate William Benjamin Scandrett John Stead Party Independent Independent Popular vote 1,044 520 Percentage 66.07 32.91
Mayor before election William Benjamin Scandrett Elected Mayor William Benjamin Scandrett

Incumbent mayor William Benjamin Scandrett was re-elected to a fourth consecutive term, defeating former mayor John Stead.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1907 Invercargill mayoral election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Independent	William Benjamin Scandrett	1,044	66.07
	Independent	John Stead	520	32.91
Informal votes			16	1.01
Majority			524	33.16
Turnout			1,580

References

1. "MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 25 April 1907.