1947 Christchurch mayoral election
Appearance
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The Christchurch mayoral election, 1947 was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1947, election were held for the Mayor of Christchurch plus other local government positions. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.
Incumbent Mayor Ernest Andrews was re-elected, defeating former Labour MP David Barnes and deputy mayor Melville Lyons. Fourteen Citizens' candidates were elected to the Christchurch City Council as well as five from the Labour Party.
Results
The following table gives the election results:
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Citizens' | Ernest Andrews | 20,955 | 50.95 | ||
Labour | David Barnes | 15,376 | 37.39 | ||
Independent | Melville Lyons | 4,790 | 11.64 | ||
Majority | 5,579 | 13.56 | |||
Turnout | 41,121 |
References
- ^ "Christchurch Mayor Retains Seat". The New Zealand Herald. 20 November 1947. p. 8.