1950_Christchurch_mayoral_election

1950 Christchurch mayoral election

1950 Christchurch mayoral election

New Zealand mayoral election

The 1950 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1950, 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.

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Background

Sitting mayor Ernest Andrews did not seek re-election, and former mayor Robert Macfarlane won the position against Bill MacGibbon, who for many years was the chairman of the Tramway Board. The Labour Party gained a majority on the city council, winning twelve seats to the seven won by the Citizens' Association.

Mayoral results

The following table gives the election results:

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Council results

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References

  1. [1]
    "Christchurch Mayoralty - Minority Win By Mr Macfarlane". The Press. Vol. LXXXVI, no. 26274. 20 November 1950. p. 8.
  2. [2]
    "City Council Election - Labour's Majority Maintained". The Press. Vol. LXXXVI, no. 26283. 30 November 1950. p. 2.
  3. [3]
    "Christchurch City Council". The Press. Vol. LXXXVI, no. 26287. 5 December 1950. p. 11.
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