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The Boston mayoral election of 1887 saw the reelection of Hugh O'Brien (a Democrat to a fourth consecutive term, defeating Republican nominee Thomas N. Hart.

Nominations

Incumbent mayor Hugh O'Brien was renominated by the Democratic Party. Thomas N. Hart was nominated by the Republican Party, and was also included on an independent ticket.[2]

Results

1887 Boston mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Hugh O'Brien (incumbent) 26,636 51.41
Republican Thomas N. Hart 25,179 48.59
Turnout 51,815

See also

References

  1. ^ a b 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. 55. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "The Boston Election". The Morning (Oakland, California). December 14, 1887. Retrieved December 31, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.