1889 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1889 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 27 November 1889.

1889 Invercargill mayoral election

27 November 1889
Turnout	394
Candidate John Walker Mitchell James Mackintosh Party Independent Independent Popular vote 234 160 Percentage 59.39 40.61
Mayor before election Thomas Fleming Elected mayor John Walker Mitchell

Former mayor John Walker Mitchell defeated James Mackintosh.

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1889 Invercargill mayoral election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Independent	John Walker Mitchell	234	59.39
	Independent	James Mackintosh	160	40.61
Majority			74	18.78
Turnout			394