1884 Boston mayoral election
Election in Massachusetts, United States
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The Boston mayoral election of 1884 saw the election of Hugh O'Brien, who unseated incumbent mayor Augustus Pearl Martin.
December 9, 1884[1]
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O'Brien's victory began an era in which Irish descended men dominated the mayoralty of Boston.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hugh O'Brien | 27,494 | 53.22% | |
| Republican | Augustus Pearl Martin (incumbent) | 24,168 | 46.78% | |
| Turnout | 51,662 | |||
