1931 Invercargill mayoral election
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1931 mayoral election in Invercargill, New Zealand
1931 Invercargill mayoral election| Candidate | John Miller | John D. Campbell |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Independent | Independent |
| Popular vote | 3,366 | 3,322 |
| Percentage | 50.32 | 49.67 |
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The 1931 Invercargill mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.
Incumbent mayor John D. Campbell was narrowly defeated by the former mayor John Miller.
Results
[edit ]The following table gives the election results:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | John Miller | 3,366 | 50.32 | +10.74 | |
| Independent | John D. Campbell | 3,322 | 49.67 | −10.74 | |
| Majority | 44 | 0.65 | |||
| Turnout | 6,688 | ||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS". Horowhenua Chronicle . 7 May 1931.