1878 Invercargill mayoral election
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1878 mayoral election in Invercargill
1878 Invercargill mayoral election| Candidate | George Lumsden | Joseph Hatch |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Independent | Independent |
| Popular vote | 277 | 237 |
| Percentage | 53.89 | 46.10 |
The mayoral election took place in Invercargill, New Zealand, on 22 July 1878.
The incumbent mayor Joseph Hatch was defeated by the former mayor George Lumsden.
Results
[edit ]The following table gives the election results:[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | George Lumsden | 277 | 53.89 | ||
| Independent | Joseph Hatch | 237 | 46.10 | −12.55 | |
| Majority | 40 | 7.79 | |||
| Turnout | 514 | ||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". The Southland Times . Papers Past. 23 July 1878.