1876 Christchurch mayoral election

The 1876 Christchurch City mayoral election was the first election for the Mayor of Christchurch held by public vote. The election, held on 20 December, was won by James Gapes, who beat fellow city councillor Charles Thomas Ick.

1876 Christchurch mayoral election

20 December 1876
 
Candidate James Gapes Charles Thomas Ick
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 680 515
Percentage 56.90 43.10

Mayor before election

Fred Hobbs

Elected Mayor

James Gapes

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