1986 Invercargill mayoral election
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1986 mayoral election in Invercargill, New Zealand
1986 Invercargill mayoral election| Candidate | Eve Poole | Terry King |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Independent | Independent |
| Popular vote | 13,547 | 7,241 |
| Percentage | 65.16 | 34.83 |
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The 1986 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 11 October 1986 as part of the 1986 New Zealand local elections, and was conducted under the First Past the Post system.
Incumbent mayor Eve Poole was re-elected with an increased majority.[1]
Results
[edit ]The following table gives the election results:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Eve Poole | 13,547 | 65.16 | +8.36 | |
| Independent | Terry King | 7,241 | 34.83 | ||
| Majority | 6,306 | 30.33 | +7.2 | ||
| Turnout | 20,788 | ||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "Mrs Eve Poole stays". The Press . Papers Past. 13 October 1986. p. 6.
- ^ City of Invercargill – Declaration of Result of Election (PDF) (Report). Invercargill Public Library.
