1917 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1917 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 25 April 1917 as part of that year's local elections.

1917 Invercargill mayoral election
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Turnout4,154
 
Candidate John Stead Duncan McFarlane
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 2,275 1,853
Percentage 54.76 44.60

Mayor before election

Duncan McFarlane

Elected mayor

John Stead

Former mayor John Stead defeated the incumbent Duncan McFarlane.

Results

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The following table gives the election results:[1]

1917 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent John Stead 2,275 54.76
Independent Duncan McFarlane 1,853 44.60 −9.88
Informal votes 26 0.62 −0.52
Majority 422 10.16
Turnout 4,154

References

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  1. ^ "MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 26 April 1917.