1912 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1912 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 25 April 1912 as part of that year's local elections.

1912 Invercargill mayoral election

← 1911 25 April 1912 1913 →
Turnout3,178 (~46%)
 
Candidate William Benjamin Scandrett Andrew Bain
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 1,959 1,203
Percentage 61.64 37.85

Mayor before election

William Ott

Elected Mayor

William Benjamin Scandrett

Two-time former mayor William Benjamin Scandrett was elected once again. His opponent, Andrew Bain, would first become mayor in 1923.

Results edit

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1912 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent William Benjamin Scandrett 1,959 61.64
Independent Andrew Bain 1,203 37.85
Informal votes 16 0.50
Majority 756 23.79
Turnout 3,178

References edit

  1. ^ "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 25 April 1912.