1896 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1896 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 25 November 1896 as part of that years local elections.

1896 Invercargill mayoral election
25 November 1896
Turnout617
 
Candidate Josiah Hanan John Stead
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 358 259
Percentage 58.02 41.98
Mayor before election

John Sinclair

 Elected Mayor

Josiah Hanan

Councillor Josiah Hanan defeated fellow councillor John Stead.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1896 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Josiah Hanan 358 58.02
Independent John Stead 259 41.98
Majority 99 16.04
Turnout 617

References
  1. "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". North Otago Times. Papers Past. 26 November 1896.
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