1894 Invercargill mayoral election

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1894 Invercargill mayoral election
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← 1893 28 November 1894 1895 →
Turnout608
  William Benjamin Scandrett.jpeg John Stead.jpeg
Candidate William Benjamin Scandrett John Stead
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 447 161
Percentage 73.52 26.48
Mayor before election


 Elected Mayor

William Benjamin Scandrett

The 1894 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 28 November 1894 as part of that years local elections.

Results[]

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1894 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent William Benjamin Scandrett 447 73.52
Independent John Stead 161 26.48
Majority 286 47.04
Turnout 608

References[]

  1. ^ "Mayoral Elections". The Oamaru Mail. Papers Past. 29 November 1894.
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