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The 1955 San Francisco mayoral election was held on November 8, 1955. George Christopher was elected with 66% of the vote.
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The 1955 San Francisco mayoral election was held on November 8, 1955. George Christopher was elected with 66% of the vote.
| Candidate | Votes | % |
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| George Christopher | 162,280 | 66.42% |
| George R. Reilly | 77,085 | 31.55% |
| Marie Antoinette LePleux | 1,182 | 0.48% |
| Donald J. Bruce | 1,135 | 0.47% |
| Earl David "Maxie" Brown | 979 | 0.40% |
| Frank A. Barbaria | 950 | 0.39% |
| Roderick Brian O'Donnell | 698 | 0.29% |
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