1899 Invercargill mayoral election

1899 Invercargill mayoral election

29 November 1899
Turnout	691 (58.16%)
Candidate James Smith Goldie John Stead Party Independent Independent Popular vote 365 326 Percentage 52.82 47.17
Mayor before election John Stead Elected mayor James Smith Goldie

The 1899 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 29 November 1899 as part of that year's local elections. Voting booths were provided in each ward for the first time.[1]

Incumbent mayor John Stead was defeated by councillor James Smith Goldie.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[2]

1899 Invercargill mayoral election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Independent	James Smith Goldie	365	52.82
	Independent	John Stead	326	47.17	−32.48
Majority			39	5.65
Turnout			691	58.16

References

1. "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". South Canterbury Times. Papers Past. 30 November 1899.
2. "General News". The Southern Cross. Papers Past. 2 December 1899.