1986 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1986 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 11 October 1986 as part of the 1986 New Zealand local elections, and was conducted under the First Past the Post system.

1986 Invercargill mayoral election
11 October 1986
Turnout20,788
 
Candidate Eve Poole Terry King
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 13,547 7,241
Percentage 65.16 34.83
Mayor before election

Eve Poole

 Elected Mayor

Eve Poole

Incumbent mayor Eve Poole was re-elected with an increased majority.[1]

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1986 Invercargill mayoral election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent Eve Poole 13,547 65.16 +8.36
Independent Terry King 7,241 34.83
Majority 6,306 30.33
Turnout 20,788
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References
  1. "Mrs Eve Poole stays". The Press. 13 October 1986. p. 6.
  2. City of Invercargill – Declaration of Result of Election (Report). Invercargill Public Library.


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