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The Boston mayoral election of 1886 saw the reelection of Hugh O'Brien to a third consecutive term.
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The Boston mayoral election of 1886 saw the reelection of Hugh O'Brien to a third consecutive term.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Hugh O'Brien (incumbent) | 23,426 | 51.30% | |
| Republican | Thomas N. Hart | 18,686 | 40.92% | |
| Labor | George E. McNeill | 3,555 | 7.79% | |
| Turnout | 45,667 | |||
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