1882 Wellington City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1882 Wellington City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Wellington Coat Of Arms.svg
Type:Presidential
Previous Election:1881 Wellington City mayoral election
Previous Year:1881
Next Election:1883 Wellington City mayoral election
Next Year:1883
Election Date:29 November 1882
Turnout:1,006 (40.23%)
Candidate1:George Fisher
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:812
Percentage1:80.71
Candidate2:Andrew Young
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:194
Percentage2:19.29
Mayor
Before Election:George Fisher
After Election:George Fisher

The 1882 Wellington City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year to decide who would take the office of Mayor of Wellington.

Background

Incumbent mayor George Fisher sought re-election for a second term and was successful, seeing off a challenge from former city councillor Andrew Young in his third attempt at winning the mayoralty.

Election results

The following table gives the election results:

References