Claim: The Christchurch mayoral election of 1881 was an election with two candidates both from Independent parties; George Ruddenklau who won by 51.25% votes against Charles Benjamin Taylor "s 48.75%.
Evidence: The Christchurch mayoral election held on 30 November 1881 was contested by German-born baker, hotel proprietor and businessman George Ruddenklau, and businessman Charles Taylor. 51.25 48.75 Charles Benjamin Taylor George Ruddenklau Independent Independent