| Election Name: | 1953 Invercargill mayoral election |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1950 Invercargill mayoral election |
| Previous Year: | 1950 |
| Next Election: | 1956 Invercargill mayoral election |
| Next Year: | 1956 |
| Election Date: | 31 October 1953 |
| Turnout: | 7,882 |
| Candidate1: | Adam Adamson |
| Party1: | Independent politician |
| Popular Vote1: | 4,076 |
| Percentage1: | 51.72 |
| Candidate2: | Brian Hewat |
| Party2: | Independent politician |
| Popular Vote2: | 3,806 |
| Percentage2: | 48.28 |
| Mayor | |
| Before Election: | Brian Hewat |
| After Election: | Adam Adamson |
The 1953 Invercargill mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.
A major talking point in the lead-up to the election was the potential of a clash with the 1953 Royal Tour.[1] There were proposals to postpone local elections until early 1954 over fears of reduced turnout due to a conflicting schedule. The proposals were considered by the Minister of Internal Affairs William Bodkin, who ultimately decided against it.[2]
The one-term incumbent mayor Brian Hewat sought another term but was defeated for the position in a challenge from three-term Invercargill Borough Councillor Adam Adamson.
The following table gives the election results: