1897 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1897 occurred on Tuesday, December 21, 1897. In a rematch of the previous election, Democratic candidate and incumbent Mayor of Boston Josiah Quincy defeated Republican candidate and former mayor Edwin Upton Curtis, and two other contenders, to win re-election to a second term.

1897 Boston mayoral election

December 21, 1897
 
Candidate Josiah Quincy Edwin Upton Curtis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 39,984 35,947
Percentage 50.1% 45.1%

Mayor before election

Josiah Quincy
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Josiah Quincy
Democratic

Inaugural exercises were held on Monday, January 3, 1898.

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