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The 1914 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 29 April 1914 as part of that year's local elections. This was the final election for an annual term; beginning in 1915, terms would be biennial.

Incumbent mayor Duncan McFarlane was re-elected with an increased majority against former mayor William Ott.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[2]

1914 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Duncan McFarlane 2,518 58.53 +8.45
Independent William Ott 1,784 41.47
Majority 734 17.06 +15.54
Turnout 4,302 48.08

References

  1. ^ "Municipal Elections". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 29 April 1915.
  2. ^ "MAYORAL ELECTION". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 4 May 1914.
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