1895 San Diego mayoral election
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The 1895 San Diego mayoral election was held on April 2, 1895, to elect the mayor for San Diego. Incumbent Mayor William H. Carlson was reelected Mayor with a plurality of the votes.
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April 2, 1895
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Candidates
- William H. Carlson, mayor of San Diego[1]
- Charles S. Hamilton[1]
- W.A. Sloane, judge[1][2]
- Daniel Stone[1]
Campaign
Incumbent Mayor William H. Carlson stood for re-election to a second term as an independent. His reelection was contested by W.A. Sloane, a Republican, Charles S. Hamilton, a Democrat, and Daniel Stone, a Populist.[1]
On April 2, 1895, Carlson was narrowly re-elected mayor with a plurality of 33.9 percent of the vote. Stone came in second with 31.6 percent of the vote. Sloane and Hamilton trailed behind with 18.1 percent and 16.4 percent respectively.[3]
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | William H. Carlson (incumbent) | 1,090 | 33.9 | |
| Populist | Daniel Stone | 1,015 | 31.6 | |
| Republican | W.A. Sloane | 580 | 18.1 | |
| Democratic | Charles S. Hamilton | 528 | 16.4 | |
| Total votes | 3,213 | 100 | ||