1956 Dunedin mayoral election

Local election in Dunedin, New Zealand September 2018 September 2018 1956 Dunedin mayoral election New Zealand Presidential no 1953 Dunedin mayoral election 1953 1959 Dunedin mayoral election 1959 17 November 1956 24,463 (55.80%) no 150x150px Len Wright Citizens' 6495ED 15,362 62.79 150x150px Michael Connelly Labour 9,101 37.20 Mayor Len Wright Len Wright The 1956 Dunedin mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1956, elections were held for the Mayor of Dunedin plus other local government positions including twelve city councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method. Len Wright, the incumbent Mayor, was re-elected for a third term, easily defeating his sole opponent councillor Michael Connelly of the Labour Party. Results The following table shows the results for the election: 1956 Dunedin mayoral electionThe New Zealand Herald 2 Four Mayors of Southern Cities Defeated 19 November 1956 Citizens #6495ED Len Wright 15,362 62.79 +12.88 New Zealand Labour Party Michael Connelly 9,101 37.20 6,261 25.59 +18.94 24,463 55.80 -8.40 References Category:Mayoral elections in Dunedin Dunedin Category:Politics of Dunedin Category:1950s in Dunedin Category:November 1956 in Oceania