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The 2016 Nelson mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections that were held on 8 October 2016 to elect the Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand.
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The 2016 Nelson mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections that were held on 8 October 2016 to elect the Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Rachel Reese | 11,364 | 60.74 | +16.50 | |
| None | Pete Rainey | 5,050 | 26.99 | ||
| Independent | Graeme O'Brien | 1,871 | 10.00 | ||
| Money Free Party | Richard Osmaston | 422 | 2.25 | +0.29 | |
| Total valid votes | 18,707 | 99.82 | |||
| Informal votes | 33 | 0.17 | +0.05 | ||
| Majority | 6,314 | 33.75 | +25.58 | ||
| Turnout | 18,740 | ||||
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