1879 Invercargill mayoral election
# 1879 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1879 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 21 July 1879.

Councillor George Goodwillie defeated James Walker Bain.

## Results

The following table gives the election results:

1879 Invercargill mayoral election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Independent | George Goodwillie | 314 | 50.40 |
| | Independent | James Walker Bain | 309 | 49.60 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 5 | 0.80 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 623 | |
