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The Boston mayoral election of 1883 saw the election of Augustus Pearl Martin.
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The Boston mayoral election of 1883 saw the election of Augustus Pearl Martin.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Augustus Pearl Martin | 27,494 | 51.45% | |
| Democratic | Hugh O'Brien | 25,950 | 48.56% | |
| Turnout | 53,444 | |||
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