1971 Porirua mayoral election explained

Election Name:1971 Porirua mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:File:Porirua CoA shield+crest.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1968 Porirua mayoral election
Previous Year:1968
Next Election:1974 Porirua mayoral election
Next Year:1974
Election Date:9 October 1971
Turnout:4,344
Candidate1:Whitford Brown
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:3,426
Percentage1:78.86
Candidate2:Bill Arnold
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:820
Percentage2:18.87
Mayor
Before Election:Whitford Brown
After Election:Whitford Brown

The 1971 Porirua mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. The elections were held for the role of Mayor of Porirua plus other local government positions including twelve city councillors, also elected triennially. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

Background

The incumbent Mayor, Whitford Brown, sought re-election for a fourth term. He was opposed by councillor Bill Arnold. Brown was re-elected in a landslide result.[1] Although polling poorly for the mayoralty, Arnold was re-elected comfortably for the city council.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Mayor Thanks Electors of Porirua . . 11 October 1971 . 5 .
  2. News: Local Election Results . . 12 October 1971 . 2 .