1998 Auckland City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1998 Auckland City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Coat of arms of Auckland.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1995 Auckland City mayoral election
Previous Year:1995
Next Election:2001 Auckland City mayoral election
Next Year:2001
Election Date:10 October 1998
Turnout:118,911 (51.68%)
Candidate1:Christine Fletcher
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:48,181
Percentage1:40.51
Candidate2:Les Mills
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:43,151
Percentage2:36.28
Mayor
Before Election:Les Mills
After Election:Christine Fletcher

The 1998 Auckland City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1998, elections were held for the Mayor of Auckland plus other local government positions including nineteen city councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

Mayoralty results

The following table gives the election results:

Ward results

See also: 1998 Auckland City local elections.

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

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