1909 Wellington City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1909 Wellington City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Wellington Coat Of Arms.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1908 Wellington City mayoral election
Previous Year:1908
Next Election:1910 Wellington City mayoral election
Next Year:1910
Election Date:29 April 1909
Turnout:13,411 (44.48%)
Candidate1:Alfred Newman
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:4,523
Percentage1:33.72
Candidate2:Thomas Wilford
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:4,240
Percentage2:31.61
Candidate4:Francis Fisher
Party4:Independent politician
Popular Vote4:3,208
Percentage4:23.92
Candidate5:John Rigg
Party5:Independent Political Labour League
Popular Vote5:824
Percentage5:6.14
Mayor
Before Election:Thomas William Hislop
After Election:Alfred Newman

The 1909 Wellington City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1909, 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, did not seek re-election. Alfred Newman was elected to office as the new Mayor of Wellington, beating four other contenders.