1959 Dunedin mayoral election

November 2018 November 2018 November 2018 1959 Dunedin mayoral election New Zealand Presidential no 1956 Dunedin mayoral election 1956 1962 Dunedin mayoral election 1962 21 November 1959 23,105 (48.70%) no 150x150px Stuart Sidey Citizens' 6495ED 12,348 53.44 100px Peter John Scott Labour 10,561 45.70 Mayor Len Wright Stuart Sidey The 1959 Dunedin mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1959, 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, declined to run for a fourth term. He was succeeded by councillor Stuart Sidey who defeated the Labour Party candidate Peter John Scott. The Citizens' Association won eight seats on the city council to the Labour Party's four. Results The following table shows the results for the election: 1959 Dunedin mayoral electionOtago Daily Times 5 Citizens Again Control Council 23 November 1959 30336 Citizens #6495ED Stuart Sidey 12,348 53.44 New Zealand Labour Party Peter John Scott 10,561 45.70 196 0.84 1,787 7.73 23,105 48.70 -7.10 References Category:Mayoral elections in Dunedin Dunedin Category:Politics of Dunedin Category:1950s in Dunedin Category:November 1959 in Oceania