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

December 5, 1898 (1898-12-05)

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

Los Angeles mayoral general election, December 5, 1898

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

External links

• Office of the City Clerk, City of Los Angeles