1879 Invercargill mayoral election
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1879 mayoral election in Invercargill, New Zealand
1879 Invercargill mayoral election| Candidate | George Goodwillie | James Walker Bain |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Independent | Independent |
| Popular vote | 314 | 309 |
| Percentage | 50.40 | 49.60 |
The 1879 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 21 July 1879.
Councillor George Goodwillie defeated James Walker Bain.
Results
[edit ]The following table gives the election results:[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | George Goodwillie | 314 | 50.40 | ||
| Independent | James Walker Bain | 309 | 49.60 | ||
| Majority | 5 | 0.80 | |||
| Turnout | 623 | ||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "PROVINCIAL ITEMS". Otago Witness . Papers Past. 26 July 1879.