1912 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1912 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 25 April 1912 as part of that year's local elections.

1912 Invercargill mayoral election

25 April 1912
Turnout3,178 (~46%)
 
Candidate William Benjamin Scandrett Andrew Bain
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 1,959 1,203
Percentage 61.64 37.85

Mayor before election

William Ott

Elected Mayor

William Benjamin Scandrett

Two-time former mayor William Benjamin Scandrett was elected once again. His opponent, Andrew Bain, would first become mayor in 1923.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1912 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent William Benjamin Scandrett 1,959 61.64
Independent Andrew Bain 1,203 37.85
Informal votes 16 0.50
Majority 756 23.79
Turnout 3,178

References

  1. "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 25 April 1912.
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