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The Boston mayoral election of 1880 saw incumbent mayor Frederick O. Prince (a Democrat) reelected to his fourth overall term, defeating Republican nominee Solomon B. Stebbins.

Nominations

The Democratic Party renominated incumbent mayor Frederick O. Prince. The Republican Party nominated Solomon B. Stebbins.[2] The two had both been their party's nominees in the previous election.[1]

Results

1880 Boston mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frederick O. Prince (incumbent) 21,112 50.68
Republican Solomon B. Stebbins 20,531 49.29
Others Scattering 11 0.03
Turnout 41,654

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c A Catalogue of the City Councils of Boston, 1822-1908, Roxbury, 1846-1867, Charlestown, 1847-1873 and of the Selectmen of Boston, 1634-1822: Also of Various Other Town and Municipal Officers. City of Boston Printing Department. 1909. p. 54. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Boston Election". Oakland Daily Times. December 16, 1880. Retrieved December 31, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.