1883 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1883 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 29 November 1883.

1883 Invercargill mayoral election
29 November 1883
Turnout617
 
Candidate William Sherriffs Moir George Froggatt John Lyon McDonald
Party Independent Independent Independent
Popular vote 266 194 157
Percentage 43.11 31.44 25.44
Mayor before election

John Kingsland

 Elected Mayor

William Sherriffs Moir

William Sherriffs Moir was elected mayor. His opponents would go on to be the next two mayors.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1883 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent William Sherriffs Moir 266 43.11
Independent George Froggatt 194 31.44
Independent John Lyon McDonald 157 25.44 -20.66
Majority 72 11.67
Turnout 617

References
  1. "ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 30 November 1883.
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