1908 Invercargill mayoral election
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1908 mayoral election in Invercargill, New Zealand
1908 Invercargill mayoral election| Candidate | William Benjamin Scandrett | Duncan McFarlane |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Independent | Independent |
| Popular vote | 1,049 | 857 |
| Percentage | 54.72 | 44.70 |
The 1908 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 29 April 1908 as part of that year's local elections.
Incumbent mayor William Benjamin Scandrett was re-elected for his fifth consecutive term, with a reduced majority. He defeated former mayor Duncan McFarlane.
Results
[edit ]The following table gives the election results:[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | William Benjamin Scandrett | 1,049 | 54.72 | −11.35 | |
| Independent | Duncan McFarlane | 857 | 44.70 | ||
| Informal votes | 11 | 0.57 | −0.44 | ||
| Majority | 192 | 10.02 | −23.14 | ||
| Turnout | 1,917 | ||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR". The Southland Times . Papers Past. 30 April 1908.