1992 Auckland City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1992 Auckland City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Coat of arms of Auckland.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1990 Auckland City mayoral by-election
Previous Year:1990
Next Election:1995 Auckland City mayoral election
Next Year:1995
Election Date:10 October 1992
Turnout:86,782
Candidate1:Les Mills
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:53,407
Percentage1:61.54
Candidate2:Sue Corbett
Party2:Alliance (New Zealand political party)
Popular Vote2:21,711
Percentage2:25.01
Mayor
Before Election:Les Mills
After Election:Les Mills

The 1992 Auckland City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1992, elections were held for the Mayor of Auckland plus other local government positions including twenty-four city councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

Background

Incumbent mayor Les Mills stood for a second term and was re-elected. His main opponent was Western Bays ward councillor Sue Corbett who stood for the left-wing Alliance after leaving the centre-right Citizens & Ratepayers ticket in April 1992 over policy disagreements.

Mayoralty results

The following table gives the election results:

Ward results

See also: 1992 Auckland City local elections.

Candidates were also elected from wards to the Auckland City Council.[1]

Party/ticket Councillors
17
5
1
1

Notes and References

  1. News: C and R holds firm in Auckland City . . 12 October 1992 . 2 .