1908 Invercargill mayoral election explained

Election Name:1908 Invercargill mayoral election
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1907 Invercargill mayoral election
Previous Year:1907
Next Election:1909 Invercargill mayoral election
Next Year:1909
Election Date:29 April 1908
Turnout:1,917
Candidate1:William Benjamin Scandrett
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:1,049
Percentage1:54.72
Candidate2:Duncan McFarlane
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:857
Percentage2:44.70
Mayor
Before Election:William Benjamin Scandrett
After Election:William Benjamin Scandrett

The 1908 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 29 April 1908 as part of that year's local elections.

Incumbent mayor William Benjamin Scandrett was re-elected for his fifth consecutive term, with a reduced majority. He defeated former mayor Duncan McFarlane.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR . 30 April 1908 . . Papers Past.