1885 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1885 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 26 November 1885.

1885 Invercargill mayoral election
26 November 1885
Turnout582
 
Candidate John Lyon McDonald John Kingsland
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 385 197
Percentage 66.15 33.84
Mayor before election

George Froggatt

 Elected Mayor

John Lyon McDonald

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]

1885 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent John Lyon McDonald 385 66.15
Independent John Kingsland 197 33.84
Majority 188 32.31
Turnout 582

References
  1. "ELECTION OF MAYOR". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 27 November 1885.


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