1912 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1912 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 25 April 1912 as part of that years local elections.

1912 Invercargill mayoral election
25 April 1912
Turnout3,178 (~46%)
 
Candidate William Benjamin Scandrett Andrew Bain
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 1,959 1,203
Percentage 61.64 37.85
Mayor before election

William Ott

 Elected Mayor

William Benjamin Scandrett

Two-time former mayor William Benjamin Scandrett was elected once again. His opponent, Andrew Bain, would first become mayor in 1923.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1912 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent William Benjamin Scandrett 1,959 61.64
Independent Andrew Bain 1,203 37.85
Informal votes 16 0.50
Majority 756 23.79
Turnout 3,178
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References
  1. "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 25 April 1912.
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