1991 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1991 occurred on Tuesday, November 5, 1991, between Mayor Raymond Flynn and Edward J. Doherty, president of the Boston Teachers Union. Flynn was re-elected to his third term.

1991 Boston mayoral election

November 5, 1991
 
Candidate Raymond Flynn Edward J. Doherty
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 63,582 21,659
Percentage 74.58% 25.41%

Results by ward
Flynn:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Mayor before election

Raymond Flynn

Elected Mayor

Raymond Flynn

The nonpartisan municipal preliminary election was held on September 24, 1991.

Candidates

Candidates eliminated in preliminary

  • Graylan Ellis-Hagler, community activist and pastor.

Results

Candidates Preliminary Election[1] General Election[2]
Votes % Votes %
Raymond Flynn (incumbent) 43,123 67.29 63,582 74.58
Edward J. Doherty 12,281 19.16 21,659 25.41
Graylan Ellis-Hagler 8,682 13.55

See also

References

  1. Annual Report of the Election Department. Boston [Election Dept.] 1992. p. 31.
  2. Annual Report of the Election Department. Boston [Election Dept.] 1992. p. 68.


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