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The Buffalo mayoral election of 1881 saw the election of former Erie County Sheriff Grover Cleveland, who defeated architect and alderman Milton Beebe by what was considered a broad margin. [1]
Cleveland would not serve out his entire term as mayor, as he would be subsequently elected Governor of New York the following year.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grover Cleveland | 15,120 | 56.74% | |
| Republican | Milton Beebe | 11,528 | 43.26% | |
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