1950 Christchurch mayoral election explained

Election Name:1950 Christchurch mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Christchurch coat of arms shield.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1947 Christchurch mayoral election
Previous Year:1947
Next Election:1953 Christchurch mayoral election
Next Year:1953
Election Date:18 November 1950
Turnout:36,075 (37.08%)
Party Name:no
Candidate1:Robert Macfarlane
Party1:Labour
Popular Vote1:16,385
Percentage1:45.41
Candidate2:Bill MacGibbon
Party2:Citizens'
Color2:DDEEFF
Popular Vote2:15,129
Percentage2:41.91
Mayor
Before Election:Ernest Andrews
After Election:Robert Macfarlane

The 1950 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1950, election were held for the Mayor of Christchurch plus other local government positions. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

Background

Sitting mayor Ernest Andrews did not seek re-election, and former mayor Robert Macfarlane won the position against Bill MacGibbon, who for many years was the chairman of the Tramway Board. The Labour Party gained a majority on the city council, winning twelve seats to the seven won by the Citizens' Association.

Mayoral results

The following table gives the election results: