1913 Auckland City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1913 Auckland City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Coat of arms of Auckland.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1912 Auckland City mayoral election
Previous Year:1912
Next Election:1914 Auckland City mayoral election
Next Year:1914
Election Date:30 April 1913
Candidate1:James Parr
Party1:Citizens
Color1:00529F
Popular Vote1:unopposed
Mayor
Before Election:James Parr
After Election:James Parr

The 1913 Auckland City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1913, elections were held for the Mayor of Auckland plus other local government positions including eighteen city councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

Background

James Parr was re-elected unopposed. In 1913 the Borough of Parnell was amalgamated with Auckland City which saw the number of councillors increased from fifteen to eighteen.

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