1881 Buffalo mayoral election
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The 1881 mayoral election in Buffalo, New York, saw the election of former Erie County Sheriff Grover Cleveland, who defeated architect and alderman Milton Beebe by what was considered a broad margin.[1]
November 8, 1881
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Cleveland would not serve out his entire term as mayor, as he would be subsequently elected Governor of New York the following year.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grover Cleveland | 15,120 | 56.74% | |
| Republican | Milton Beebe | 11,528 | 43.26% | |
