1919 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1919 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 30 April 1919 as part of that years local elections.

1919 Invercargill mayoral election
30 April 1919
Turnout3,265 (38.52%)
 
Candidate John Stead T. D. Lennie
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 1,673 1,559
Percentage 51.24 47.74
Mayor before election

John Stead

 Elected Mayor

John Stead

Incumbent mayor John Stead was re-elected with a reduced majority.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1919 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent John Stead 1,673 51.24 -3.52
Independent Thomas Daniel Lennie[2] 1,559 47.74
Informal votes 33 1.01 +0.39
Majority 114 3.50 -6.66
Turnout 3,265 38.52

References
  1. "MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 1 May 1919.
  2. "Public Notices". The Southland Times (17492). 22 April 1915. p. 6. Retrieved 21 January 2019.


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