2016 Nelson mayoral election

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2016 Nelson mayoral election
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 20138 October 2016 2019  
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Candidate Rachel Reese Pete RaineyGraeme O'Brien
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote11,3645,0501,871
Percentage60.74%26.99%10.00%

Mayor before election

Rachel Reese

Elected mayor

Rachel Reese

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.

Results

2016 Nelson mayoral election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Rachel Reese 11,364 60.74 +16.50
NonePete Rainey5,05026.99
Independent Graeme O'Brien1,87110.00
Money Free Party Richard Osmaston4222.25+0.29
Total valid votes18,70799.82
Informal votes330.17+0.05
Majority 6,31433.75+25.58
Turnout 18,740

References

  1. "Nelson City Council 2016 Triennial Elections Final Result and Returns". Nelson City Council.