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The Boston mayoral election of 1887 saw the reelection of Hugh O'Brien (a Democrat to a fourth consecutive term, defeating Republican nominee Thomas N. Hart.
Incumbent mayor Hugh O'Brien was renominated by the Democratic Party. Thomas N. Hart was nominated by the Republican Party, and was also included on an independent ticket.[2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Hugh O'Brien (incumbent) | 26,636 | 51.41 | |
Republican | Thomas N. Hart | 25,179 | 48.59 | |
Turnout | 51,815 |