1912 Invercargill mayoral election

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1912 Invercargill mayoral election
Invercargill Coat of Arms.jpg
← 1911 25 April 1912 1913 →
Turnout3,178 (~46%)
  William Benjamin Scandrett.jpeg Andrew Bain.jpeg
Candidate William Benjamin Scandrett
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 1,959 1,203
Percentage 61.64 37.85
Mayor before election

William Ott

 Elected Mayor

William Benjamin Scandrett

The 1912 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 25 April 1912 as part of that years local elections.

Two-time former mayor William Benjamin Scandrett was elected once again. His opponent, , would first become mayor in 1923.

Results[]

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1912 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent William Benjamin Scandrett 1,959 61.64
Independent 1,203 37.85
Informal votes 16 0.50
Majority 756 23.79
Turnout 3,178

References[]

  1. ^ "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 25 April 1912.
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