1929 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1929 Invercargill mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

1929 Invercargill mayoral election
1 May 1929
Turnout5,232
 
Candidate John D. Campbell John Miller
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 3,161 2,071
Percentage 60.41 39.58
Mayor before election

John Miller

 Elected Mayor

John D. Campbell

Incumbent mayor John Miller was defeated by councillor John D. Campbell.

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1929 Invercargill mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent John D. Campbell 3,161 60.41
Independent John Miller 2,071 39.58 -33.73
Majority 1,090 20.83
Turnout 5,232
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References
  1. "LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS". Otago Daily Times. 2 May 1929.
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