1947 Auckland City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1947 Auckland City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Coat of arms of Auckland.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1944 Auckland City mayoral election
Previous Year:1944
Next Election:1950 Auckland City mayoral election
Next Year:1950
Election Date:19 November 1947
Turnout:46,710
Candidate1:John Allum
Party1:Citizens & Ratepayers
Popular Vote1:25,968
Percentage1:55.59
Candidate2:Bill Schramm
Party2:New Zealand Labour Party
Popular Vote2:19,498
Percentage2:41.74
Mayor
Before Election:John Allum
After Election:John Allum

The 1947 Auckland City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1947, elections were held for the Mayor of Auckland plus other local government positions including twenty-one city councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.