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

November 7, 1995

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.

Candidates

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

Results

Houston mayoral election, 1995

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