1894 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1894 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 28 November 1894 as part of that year's local elections.

1894 Invercargill mayoral election
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Turnout608
 
Candidate William Benjamin Scandrett John Stead
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 447 161
Percentage 73.52 26.48

Mayor before election

Andrew Raeside

Elected mayor

William Benjamin Scandrett

Results

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The following table gives the election results:[1]

1894 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent William Benjamin Scandrett 447 73.52
Independent John Stead 161 26.48
Majority 286 47.04
Turnout 608

References

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  1. ^ "Mayoral Elections". The Oamaru Mail. Papers Past. 29 November 1894.