1938 Invercargill mayoral by-election

The 1938 Invercargill mayoral by-election was held on 19 October 1938 to elect the Mayor of Invercargill after the death of John Miller on 20 September.[1] Miller had been elected to a fourth consecutive term in May.

1938 Invercargill mayoral by-election
19 October 1938
Turnout7,414
 
Candidate Ralph Hanan Hugh Ritchie Herbert Farrant
Party Independent Independent Labour
Popular vote 4,202 1,649 1,563
Percentage 56.67 22.24 21.08
Mayor before election

Ralph Hanan (acting)

 Elected Mayor

Ralph Hanan

Background

Ralph Hanan was elected to council in 1935 and became deputy mayor in May 1938.[1]

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1938 Invercargill mayoral by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Ralph Hanan 4,202 56.67
Independent Hugh Ritchie 1,649 22.24
Labour Herbert James Farrant 1,563 21.08
Majority 2,553 34.43
Turnout 7,414

References
  1. "Information on past Mayors of Invercargill City" (PDF). Invercargill City Council.
  2. "INVERCARGILL MAYORAL ELECTION". The Evening Post. 20 October 1938.
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