1947 Invercargill mayoral election
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1947 mayoral election in Invercargill, New Zealand
1947 Invercargill mayoral election ← 1944
19 November 1947
1950 →
| Candidate | Abraham Wachner | William Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Independent | Labour |
| Popular vote | 5,514 | 4,517 |
| Percentage | 54.96 | 45.04 |
The 1947 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.
Background
[edit ]The incumbent mayor Abraham Wachner sought another term and was re-elected to the position despite a challenge from former Invercargill Borough Councillor and Labour MP William Denham.
Results
[edit ]The following table gives the election results:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Abraham Wachner | 5,514 | 54.96 | −21.37 | |
| Labour | William Denham | 4,517 | 45.04 | ||
| Majority | 997 | 9.93 | −42.74 | ||
| Turnout | 10,031 | ||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "List of Mayoral Results". The New Zealand Herald . 20 November 1947. p. 8.