1898 Los Angeles mayoral election

The 1898 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on December 5, 1898. Incumbent Meredith P. Snyder was defeated by Frederick Eaton.

1898 Los Angeles mayoral election
← 1896 December 5, 1898 (1898-12-05) 1900 →
 
Candidate Frederick Eaton Meredith P. Snyder
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 8,273 7,698
Percentage 51.80% 48.20%

Mayor before election

Meredith P. Snyder
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Frederick Eaton
Republican

Results

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Los Angeles mayoral general election, December 5, 1898[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frederick Eaton 8,273 51.80%
Democratic Meredith P. Snyder (incumbent) 7,698 48.20%
Total votes 15,971 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Los Angeles Mayor". Our Campaigns.
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