1898 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1898 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 1 December 1898 as part of that year's local elections.

1898 Invercargill mayoral election
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Turnout521
 
Candidate John Stead Hugh Mair
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 415 106
Percentage 79.65 20.34

Mayor before election

Hugh Mair

Elected mayor

John Stead

Incumbent mayor Hugh Mair was defeated by councillor John Stead.

Results

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The following table gives the election results:[1]

1898 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent John Stead 415 79.65
Independent Hugh Mair 106 20.34
Majority 309 59.31
Turnout 521

References

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  1. ^ "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". The Timaru Herald. Papers Past. 2 December 1898.