2016 Nelson mayoral election

The 2016 Nelson mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections that were held on 8 October 2016 to elect the Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand.

2016 Nelson mayoral election
8 October 2016
 
Candidate Rachel Reese Pete Rainey Graeme O'Brien
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 11,364 5,050 1,871
Percentage 60.74% 26.99% 10.00%
Mayor before election

Rachel Reese

 Elected Mayor

Rachel Reese

Results
2016 Nelson mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Rachel Reese 11,364 60.74 +16.50
None Pete Rainey 5,050 26.99
Independent Graeme O'Brien 1,871 10.00
Money Free Party Richard Osmaston 422 2.25 +0.29
Total valid votes 18,707 99.82
Informal votes 33 0.17 +0.05
Majority 6,314 33.75 +25.58
Turnout 18,740

References
  1. "Nelson City Council 2016 Triennial Elections Final Result and Returns". Nelson City Council.


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