1871 Invercargill mayoral election
The 1871 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 26 August 1871. It was the first mayoral election of the Invercargill municipality.
Former Superintendent of the Southland Province William Wood defeated John Walker Mitchell, becoming the first Mayor of Invercargill.
Results
The following table gives the election results:[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | William Wood | 191 | 57.70 | ||
| Independent | John Walker Mitchell | 140 | 42.30 | ||
| Majority | 51 | 15.4 | |||
| Turnout | 331 | ||||
References
- ^ "Invercargill, August 26th". Otago Witness. Papers Past. 2 September 1871.