1925 Wellington City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1925 Wellington City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Wellington Coat Of Arms.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1923 Wellington City mayoral election
Previous Year:1923
Next Election:1927 Wellington City mayoral election
Next Year:1927
Election Date:11 May 1925
Turnout:24,929 (59.81%)
Candidate1:Charles Norwood
Party1:Civic League
Popular Vote1:13,180
Percentage1:52.87
Candidate2:Charles Chapman
Party2:New Zealand Labour Party
Popular Vote2:11,749
Percentage2:47.13
Mayor
Before Election:Robert Wright
After Election:Charles Norwood

The 1925 Wellington City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1925, elections were held for the Mayor of Wellington plus other local government positions including fifteen councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

Background

Incumbent Mayor Robert Wright did not seek a third term, but ran as a councillor once again. To replace him, the Civic League initially nominated councillor Thomas Forsyth as their candidate for the mayoralty, but he withdrew in favour of former councillor Charles Norwood.[1] Sitting councillor Charles Chapman was the Labour Party's candidate.

Notes and References

  1. News: Mr. Thomas Forsyth . 19 April 2015 . . CXXXI . 32 . 7 February 1941 . 9.