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1856 Dallas mayoral election

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The 1856 Dallas mayoral election was the first mayoral election in Dallas, Texas. The election was held on April 5, 1856. In the election, Dr. Samuel B. Pryor defeated challenger and eventual mayor A. D. Rice.[1]

1856 Dallas mayoral election
April 5, 1856 1857–1858 →
 
Candidate Dr. Samuel B. Pryor A. D. Rice
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 58 34
Percentage 63.1% 36.9%
Mayor before election

Office established

 Elected Mayor

Dr. Samuel B. Pryor
Independent

References edit

  1. ^ "ElectMasterList.pdf" (PDF). City of Dallas. p. 5.
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