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The Boston mayoral election of 1884 saw the election of Hugh O'Brien, who unseated incumbent mayor Augustus Pearl Martin.
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O'Brien's victory began an era in which Irish descended men dominated the mayoralty of Boston. [2]
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The Boston mayoral election of 1884 saw the election of Hugh O'Brien, who unseated incumbent mayor Augustus Pearl Martin.
O'Brien's victory began an era in which Irish descended men dominated the mayoralty of Boston. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hugh O'Brien | 27,494 | 53.22% | |
| Republican | Augustus Pearl Martin (incumbent) | 24,168 | 46.78% | |
| Turnout | 51,662 | |||
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