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1995 Houston mayoral election
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The Houston Mayoral Election of 1995 took place on November 7, 1995. The race was officially non-partisan. Incumbent mayor Bob Lanier was re-elected to a third term.
Incumbent, Bob Lanier, won his bid for a third term as mayor of Houston in a landslide, easily defeating Dave Wilson and Elizabeth Spates, who was the first black woman to run for mayor of Houston.[1]
Candidates
[edit]- Incumbent Mayor Bob Lanier, real estate developer[1]
- Dave Wilson, sign company owner[1]
- Elizabeth Spates, Houston school trustee[1]
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lanier (incumbent) | 104,222 | 83% | |
| Dave Wilson | 11,403 | 9% | |
| Elizabeth Spates | 10,456 | 8% | |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Houston mayor re-elected". UPI Archives. November 7, 1995. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
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