2016 Nelson mayoral election

2016 Nelson mayoral election

8 October 2016

Candidate Rachel Reese Pete Rainey Graeme O'Brien Party Independent Independent Popular vote 11,364 5,050 1,871 Percentage 60.74% 26.99% 10.00%

Mayor before election Rachel Reese Elected mayor 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.

Results

2016 Nelson mayoral election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Independent	Rachel Reese	11,364	60.74	+16.50
	None	Pete Rainey	5,050	26.99
	Independent	Graeme O'Brien	1,871	10.00
	Money Free Party	Richard Osmaston	422	2.25	+0.29
Total valid votes			18,707	99.82
Informal votes			33	0.17	+0.05
Majority			6,314	33.75	+25.58
Turnout			18,740

References

1. "Nelson City Council 2016 Triennial Elections Final Result and Returns". Nelson City Council.