1953 Invercargill mayoral election
The 1953 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.
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Turnout | 7,882 | |||||||||||||||
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Background
A major talking point in the lead up to the election was the potential of a clash with the 1953 Royal Tour.[1] There were proposals to postpone local elections until early 1954 over fears of reduced turnout due to a conflicted schedule. The proposals were considered by the Minister of Internal Affairs William Bodkin, who ultimately decided against it.[2]
The one-term incumbent mayor Brian Hewat sought another term, but was defeated for the position in a challenge from three-term Invercargill Borough Councillor Adam Adamson.
Results
The following table gives the election results:
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Independent | Adam Adamson | 4,076 | 51.72 | ||
Independent | Brian Hewat | 3,806 | 48.28 | ||
Majority | 270 | 3.42 | |||
Turnout | 7,882 |
References
- "Move to Postpone Next Municipal Elections". The Evening Post. 18 October 1952.
- "Local Elections Date Fixed". The Evening Post. 28 January 1953.
- "Invercargill". The Otago Daily Times (28, 463). 2 November 1953. p. 1.