1899 Columbus, Ohio mayoral election

Summary

The Columbus mayoral election of 1899 was the 52nd mayoral election in Columbus, Ohio. It was held on Monday, April 3, 1899. Democratic party incumbent mayor Samuel L. Black was defeated by Republican party nominee Samuel J. Swartz.[1]

1899 Columbus, Ohio mayoral election

← 1897 April 3, 1899 (1899-04-03) 1901 →
 
Candidate Samuel J. Swartz Samuel L. Black
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 14,151[1] 12,758[1]

Mayor before election

Samuel L. Black
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Samuel J. Swartz
Republican

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Bibliography edit

  • "Republican Victories In Ohio State; Columbus". The San Francisco Call. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Library of Congress. April 4, 1899. pp. 2, col. 2. Retrieved November 28, 2013.