1913 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1913 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 30 April 1913 as part of that year's local elections.

1913 Invercargill mayoral election
30 April 1913
Turnout3,696
 
Candidate Duncan McFarlane Andrew Bain
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 1,851 1,795
Percentage 50.08 48.56
Mayor before election

William Benjamin Scandrett

 Elected Mayor

Duncan McFarlane

Former mayor Duncan McFarlane was elected again. His opponent, Andrew Bain, improved on his performance from the previous election but was still unsuccessful.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1913 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Duncan McFarlane 1,851 50.08
Independent Andrew Bain 1,795 48.56 +10.71
Informal votes 50 1.35 +0.85
Majority 56 1.52
Turnout 3,696

References
  1. "ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 2 May 1913.
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