1995 Houston mayoral election

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.

1995 Houston mayoral election

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Nominee Bob Lanier Dave Wilson Elizabeth Spates
Popular vote 104,222 11,403 10,456
Percentage 83% 9% 8%

Mayor before election

Bob Lanier

Elected mayor

Bob Lanier

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

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  • Incumbent Mayor Bob Lanier, real estate developer[1]
  • Dave Wilson, sign company owner[1]
  • Elizabeth Spates, Houston school trustee[1]

Results

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Houston mayoral election, 1995
Candidate Votes %
Bob Lanier (incumbent) 104,222 83%
Dave Wilson 11,403 9%
Elizabeth Spates 10,456 8%

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Houston mayor re-elected". UPI Archives. November 7, 1995. Retrieved February 12, 2024.