1923 Lower Hutt mayoral election explained

Election Name:1923 Lower Hutt mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Lower Hutt COA.jpg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1921 Lower Hutt mayoral by-election
Previous Year:1921
Next Election:1925 Lower Hutt mayoral election
Next Year:1925
Election Date:26 April 1923
Candidate1:Will Strand
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:Unopposed
Mayor
Before Election:Will Strand
After Election:Will Strand

The 1923 Lower Hutt mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. The elections were held for the role of Mayor of Lower Hutt plus other local government positions including the nine borough councillors, also elected biennially. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

Background

The incumbent mayor, Will Strand, stood again for a second term in office. No other candidates emerged and consequently he was declared elected unopposed.[1]

References

Notes and References

  1. News: Municipal Elections – Lower Hutt and Petone Nominations . . 20 April 1923 . 16 . 182 . 8 .