1899 Invercargill mayoral election explained

Election Name:1899 Invercargill mayoral election
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1898 Invercargill mayoral election
Previous Year:1898
Next Election:1901 Invercargill mayoral election
Next Year:1901
Election Date:29 November 1899
Turnout:691 (58.16%)
Candidate1:James Smith Goldie
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:365
Percentage1:52.82
Candidate2:John Stead
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:326
Percentage2:47.17
Mayor
Before Election:John Stead
After Election:James Smith Goldie

The 1899 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 29 November 1899 as part of that year's local elections. Voting booths were provided in each ward for the first time.[1]

Incumbent mayor John Stead was defeated by councillor James Smith Goldie.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MAYORAL ELECTIONS. . 30 November 1899 . South Canterbury Times . Papers Past.
  2. News: General News. . 2 December 1899 . . Papers Past.