1903 Wellington City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1903 Wellington City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Wellington Coat Of Arms.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1902 Wellington City mayoral election
Previous Year:1902
Next Election:1904 Wellington City mayoral election
Next Year:1904
Election Date:20 April 1903
Candidate1:John Aitken
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:elected unopposed
Mayor
Before Election:John Aitken
After Election:John Aitken

The 1903 Wellington City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1903, elections were held for the Mayor of Wellington plus other local government positions including the twelve city councillors, also elected biannually. John Aitken, the incumbent Mayor, sought re-election and retained office unopposed with no other candidates emerging.[1] The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

Notes and References

  1. News: Mayoral Election . Free Lance . 22 . 25 April 1903 . 11 May 2016 . III . 147 .