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The 1900 Portland mayoral election was held on June 5, 1900 to elect the Mayor of Portland, Oregon.
Republican railroad employee Henry S. Rowe defeated incumbent Independent William A. Storey and Democratic doctor G. M. Wells. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Henry S. Rowe | 4,691 | 37.87% | ||
| Independent | William A. Storey | 3,618 | 29.21% | ||
| Democratic | George Milton Wells | 3,561 | 28.75% | ||
| Progressive | McKercher | 367 | 2.96% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Kafka | 148 | 1.19% | ||
| Total votes | 12,385 | 100.00% | |||
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