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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.
Candidates
- William H. Carlson, mayor of San Diego
- Charles S. Hamilton
- W.A. Sloane, judge
- Daniel Stone
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.
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.
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 | ||
References
- ^ Smythe, William Ellsworth (1908). History of San Diego, 1542-1908. San Diego: The History Company. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "Still in the Fight". The San Diego Union. March 27, 1895. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- ^ "Election History - Mayor of San Diego" (PDF). City of San Diego. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
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