1903 Boston mayoral election
The Boston mayoral election of 1903 occurred on Tuesday, December 15, 1903. Democratic candidate and incumbent Mayor of Boston Patrick Collins defeated Republican candidate George N. Swallow, and two other contenders, to win a second term.
Under legislation adopted in June 1903, this was the first Boston municipal election with "caucuses, henceforth to be called primaries", which were held on Thursday, November 19, 1903.
Inaugural exercises were held on Monday, January 4, 1904.Results
Democratic primary
- Patrick Collins, Mayor of Boston since 1902, former member of the United States House of Representatives, Massachusetts Senate, and Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Frederick S. Gore, member of the Massachusetts Senate
Republican primary
- E. Peabody Gerry, physician, age 56, former Boston Alderman
- Michael J. Murray, lawyer, age 36
- George N. Swallow, grocer, age 49
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