1907 Auckland City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1907 Auckland City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1906 Auckland City mayoral election
Previous Year:1906
Next Election:1908 Auckland City mayoral election
Next Year:1908
Election Date:24 April 1907
Turnout:6,260 (39.19%)
Candidate1:Arthur Myers
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:4,568
Percentage1:72.97
Candidate2:Roland St. Clair
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:930
Percentage2:14.85
Candidate3:William Richardson
Party3:Independent politician
Popular Vote3:673
Percentage3:10.75
Mayor
Before Election:Arthur Myers
After Election:Arthur Myers

The 1907 Auckland City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1907, elections were held for the Mayor of Auckland plus other local government positions including fifteen city councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

Background

Incumbent mayor Arthur Myers was re-elected with a huge majority over two challengers.

Three extra seats on the Auckland City Council were to be filled than at last municipal elections after the Council having by special order increased the membership from 12 to 15.