1906 Auckland City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1906 Auckland City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1905 Auckland City mayoral election
Previous Year:1905
Next Election:1907 Auckland City mayoral election
Next Year:1907
Election Date:25 April 1906
Turnout:1,684 (10.93%)
Candidate1:Arthur Myers
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:1,584
Percentage1:94.06
Candidate2:Albert Bradley
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:89
Percentage2:5.29
Mayor
Before Election:Arthur Myers
After Election:Arthur Myers

The 1906 Auckland City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1906, elections were held for the Mayor of Auckland. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

Background

Incumbent mayor Arthur Myers was overwhelmingly re-elected against challenger Albert Bradley. The contest was marked by little interest with the result being regarded as a foregone conclusion. Consequently there was a low turnout.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Mayoral Elections . . 26 April 1906 . XLIII . 13161 . 5 .