1953 Invercargill mayoral election

1953 mayoral election in Invercargill, New Zealand September 2019 September 2019 1953 Invercargill mayoral election New Zealand Presidential no 1950 Invercargill mayoral election 1950 1956 Invercargill mayoral election 1956 31 October 1953 7,882 150x150px Adam Adamson Independent politician 4,076 51.72 150x150px Brian Hewat Independent politician 3,806 48.28 Mayor Brian Hewat Adam Adamson The 1953 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. Background A major talking point in the lead up to the election was the potential of a clash with the 1953 Royal Tour.https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19520918.2.103 Move to Postpone Next Municipal Elections The Evening Post 18 September 1952 27097 10 There were proposals to postpone local elections until early 1954 over fears of reduced turnout due to a conflicted schedule. The proposals were considered by the Minister of Internal Affairs William Bodkin, who ultimately decided against it.https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19530128.2.34 Local Elections Date Fixed The Evening Post 28 January 1953 27208 8 The one-term incumbent mayor Brian Hewat sought another term but was defeated for the position in a challenge from three-term Invercargill Borough Councillor Adam Adamson. Results The following table gives the election results: 1953 Invercargill mayoral electionThe Otago Daily Times 1 28,463 Invercargill 2 November 1953 Independent politician Adam Adamson 4,076 51.72 Independent politician Brian Hewat 3,806 48.28 270 3.42 7,882 References Category:1953 elections in New Zealand Category:Mayoral elections in Invercargill Category:November 1953 in Oceania