1884 Invercargill mayoral election
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1884 mayoral election in Invercargill, New Zealand
1884 Invercargill mayoral election| Candidate | George Froggatt | David Roche |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Independent | Independent |
| Popular vote | 384 | 215 |
| Percentage | 64.10 | 35.89 |
The 1884 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 26 November 1884.
George Froggatt was elected mayor for the first time. His opponent, David Roche, would be elected mayor two years later in 1886.
Results
[edit ]The following table gives the election results:[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | George Froggatt | 384 | 64.10 | +32.66 | |
| Independent | David Roche | 215 | 35.89 | ||
| Majority | 169 | 28.21 | |||
| Turnout | 599 | ||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "The Mayoral Elections". The Southland Times . Papers Past. 27 November 1884.
