1886 Invercargill mayoral election
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1886 mayoral election in Invercargill, New Zealand
1886 Invercargill mayoral election| Candidate | David Roche | John Lyon McDonald |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Independent | Independent |
| Popular vote | 309 | 239 |
| Percentage | 56.38 | 43.61 |
The 1886 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 24 November 1886.
Incumbent mayor John Lyon McDonald was defeated by David Roche.
Results
[edit ]The following table gives the election results:[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | David Roche | 309 | 56.38 | ||
| Independent | John Lyon McDonald | 239 | 43.61 | −22.54 | |
| Majority | 70 | 12.77 | |||
| Turnout | 548 | ||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR". The Southland Times . Papers Past. 25 November 1886.