1885 Invercargill mayoral election
The 1885 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 26 November 1885.
In a rematch from the 1882 election, John Lyon McDonald was elected, defeating former mayor John Kingsland.
Results
The following table gives the election results:[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | John Lyon McDonald | 385 | 66.15 | ||
| Independent | John Kingsland | 197 | 33.84 | ||
| Majority | 188 | 32.31 | |||
| Turnout | 582 | ||||
References
- ^ "ELECTION OF MAYOR". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 27 November 1885.