1968 Dunedin mayoral election

November 2018 November 2018 1968 Dunedin mayoral election New Zealand Presidential no 1965 Dunedin mayoral election 1965 1971 Dunedin mayoral election 1971 12 October 1968 22,811 no 111px Jim Barnes Citizens' 6495ED 12,195 53.46 150x150px Russell Calvert Labour 8,995 39.43 Mayor Russell Calvert Jim Barnes The 1968 Dunedin mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1968, 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. Russell Calvert, the incumbent Mayor, was defeated running for a second term by Citizens' city councillor Jim Barnes.Eunson Keith 5b8 Barnes, James George 27 September 2014 The Citizens' Association increased their representation, winning eight seats on the city council to the Labour Party's four. Results The following table shows the results for the election: 1968 Dunedin mayoral electionOtago Daily Times 5 Mayoral Voting 14 October 1968 33085 Citizens' #6495ED Jim Barnes 12,195 53.46 New Zealand Labour Party Russell Calvert 8,995 39.43 -11.68 Independent politician Paul Wedderspoon 1,504 6.59 117 0.51 +0.03 3,200 14.02 22,811 References Category:Mayoral elections in Dunedin Dunedin Category:Politics of Dunedin Category:1960s in Dunedin Category:October 1968 in Oceania