1884 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1884 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 26 November 1884.

1884 Invercargill mayoral election
26 November 1884
Turnout599
 
Candidate George Froggatt David Roche
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 384 215
Percentage 64.10 35.89
Mayor before election

William Sherriffs Moir

 Elected Mayor

George Froggatt

George Froggatt was elected mayor for the first time. His opponent, David Roche, would be elected mayor two years later in 1886.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1884 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent George Froggatt 384 64.10 +32.66
Independent David Roche 215 35.89
Majority 169 28.21
Turnout 599

References
  1. "The Mayoral Elections". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 27 November 1884.


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