1965 Invercargill mayoral election

1965 mayoral election in Invercargill, New Zealand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

1965 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1965 Invercargill mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method. Incumbent mayor Neil Watson was re-elected with an increased majority, defeating deputy mayor Clive Faul.

Quick Facts Candidate, Party ...
1965 Invercargill mayoral election

 1962 9 October 1965 1968 
 
Candidate Neil Watson Clive Faul
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 6,006 3,756
Percentage 61.52 38.47

Mayor before election

Neil Watson

Elected mayor

Neil Watson

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Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

More information Party, Candidate ...
1965 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Neil Watson 6,006 61.52 +5.89
Independent Clive Faul 3,756 38.47
Majority 2,250 23.05 +11.78
Turnout 9,762
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References

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