Wellington City mayoral election, 2007

Wellington City mayoral election, 2007

13 October 2007

Candidate Kerry Prendergast Ray Ahipene-Mercer Bryan Pepperell Party Independent Independent Independent Popular vote 21,868 10,899 10,125 Percentage 50.98% 25.41% 23.61%

Mayor before election Kerry Prendergast Elected Mayor Kerry Prendergast

The Wellington City mayoral election, 2007 was part of the New Zealand local elections, 2007. On 13 October 2007, elections were held for the Mayor of Wellington plus other local government roles. Kerry Prendergast was elected for a third consecutive term as mayor of Wellington.^[1]

Results

The following table shows detailed results:^[2]

Summary of the 13 October 2007 election results

Candidates – Parties		1st round		last round
		Votes	%	Votes	%
Kerry Prendergast	'	17,910	34.89%	21,868	50.98%
Ray Ahipene-Mercer		6,954	13.55%	10,899	25.41%
Bryan Pepperell		5,680	11.07%	10,125	23.61%
Helene Ritchie		5,559	10.83%
Jack Ruben		3,930	7.66%
Rob Goulden		3,187	6.21%
John McGrath		3106	6.05%
Carl Gifford		1,730	3.37%
Paul Bailey		1,512	2.95%
Nick Kelly		932	1.82%
Nick Wang		838	1.63%
Non transferable		0	0%	8436	16.43%
Total		51,328	100%	51,328	100%

References

1. "Prendergast wins third term in Wgtn". The Dominion Post. 13 October 2007. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
2. "Elections - 2007 Final Results". Wellington City Council. Retrieved 17 May 2010.