1907 Wellington City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1907 Wellington City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Wellington Coat Of Arms.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1906 Wellington City mayoral election
Previous Year:1906
Next Election:1908 Wellington City mayoral election
Next Year:1908
Election Date:25 April 1907
Turnout:8,620 (43.72%)
Candidate1:Thomas William Hislop
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:5,658
Percentage1:65.63
Candidate2:Thomas Wilford
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:2,962
Percentage2:34.36
Mayor
Before Election:Thomas William Hislop
After Election:Thomas William Hislop

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

Background

Thomas William Hislop, the incumbent Mayor, was re-elected to office as Mayor of Wellington, beating Thomas Wilford.