| Election Name: | 2016 Nelson mayoral election |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2013 Nelson mayoral election |
| Previous Year: | 2013 |
| Next Election: | 2019 Nelson mayoral election |
| Next Year: | 2019 |
| Election Date: | 8 October 2016 |
| Candidate1: | Rachel Reese |
| Party1: | Independent (politician) |
| Popular Vote1: | 11,364 |
| Percentage1: | 60.74% |
| Candidate2: | Pete Rainey |
| Popular Vote2: | 5,050 |
| Percentage2: | 26.99% |
| Candidate3: | Graeme O'Brien |
| Party3: | Independent (politician) |
| Popular Vote3: | 1,871 |
| Percentage3: | 10.00% |
| Mayor | |
| Before Election: | Rachel Reese |
| After Election: | Rachel Reese |
The 2016 Nelson mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections that were held on 8 October 2016 to elect the Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand.