1907 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1907 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 25 April 1907 as part of that year's local elections.

1907 Invercargill mayoral election
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Turnout1,580
 
Candidate William Benjamin Scandrett John Stead
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 1,044 520
Percentage 66.07 32.91

Mayor before election

William Benjamin Scandrett

Elected mayor

William Benjamin Scandrett

Incumbent mayor William Benjamin Scandrett was re-elected to a fourth consecutive term, defeating former mayor John Stead.

Results

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The following table gives the election results:[1]

1907 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent William Benjamin Scandrett 1,044 66.07
Independent John Stead 520 32.91
Informal votes 16 1.01
Majority 524 33.16
Turnout 1,580

References

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  1. ^ "MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 25 April 1907.