1971 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1971 Invercargill mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method. Deputy mayor F. Russell Miller was elected mayor, defeating fellow councillor F. W. Harvey. Harvey was also unsuccessful in retaining his council position.

1971 Invercargill mayoral election
9 October 1971
 
Candidate F. Russell Miller F. W. Harvey
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 8,279 1,805
Percentage 82.10 17.89
Mayor before election

Neil Watson

 Elected Mayor

F. Russell Miller

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1971 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent F. Russell Miller 8,279 82.10
Independent F. W. Harvey 1,805 17.89
Majority 6,474 64.21
Turnout 10,084

References
  1. "Local Body Election Results" (PDF). The Southland Times. 11 October 1971.


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