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1998 Washington, D.C., mayoral election

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FieldValue
countryDistrict of Columbia
typepresidential
ongoingno
turnout40.2%
previous_election1994 Washington, D.C., mayoral election
previous_year1994
next_election2002 Washington, D.C., mayoral election
next_year2002
election_dateNovember 3, 1998
image1Image:Mayor Williams Anthony.jpg
image_size150x150px
nominee1Anthony A. Williams
party1District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
popular_vote192,504
percentage166.2%
image2File:06.CapitalPrideParade.WDC.7June1998 (24674315520) (cropped).jpg
nominee2Carol Schwartz
party2District of Columbia Republican Party
popular_vote242,280
percentage230.2%
titleMayor
before_electionMarion Barry
before_partyDistrict of Columbia Democratic State Committee
after_electionAnthony A. Williams
after_partyDistrict of Columbia Democratic State Committee
map_imageFile:1998 Washington, D.C., mayoral election - Results by ward and precinct.svg

On November 3, 1998, Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor. The Democratic candidate, Anthony A. Williams, defeated Republican candidate Carol Schwartz. The parties' primary elections had been held on September 15, 1998.

Party primaries

Democratic primary

Republican primary

Councilwoman Carol Schwartz won the Republican nomination as the only candidate on the primary ballot. Former US Senator from South Dakota Larry Pressler considered a run for mayor but ultimately decided against it.

D.C. Statehood primary

[[Umoja Party]] primary

General election

References

References

  1. (November 13, 1998). "Final and Complete Election Results: November 3, 1998 General Election". District of Columbia Board of Elections.
  2. "Final and Complete Election Results: September 15, 1998 Primary Election". District of Columbia Board of Elections.
  3. (11 June 1998). "EX-SENATOR FOR MAYOR?". The Washington Post.
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