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The 1959 San Francisco mayoral election was held on November 3, 1959, with incumbent George Christopher being reelected with 59% percent of the vote. As of 2023, this is the last time a Republican has been elected mayor of San Francisco.
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The 1959 San Francisco mayoral election was held on November 3, 1959, with incumbent George Christopher being reelected with 59% percent of the vote. As of 2023, this is the last time a Republican has been elected mayor of San Francisco.
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| George Christopher | 145,009 | 59.06% |
| Russell L. Wolden, Jr. | 92,252 | 37.57% |
| Earl David "Maxie" Brown | 2,162 | 0.88% |
| Joseph "Troc" Ferrara | 2,144 | 0.87% |
| Joan Jordan | 1,380 | 0.56% |
| Willard R. Yuna | 904 | 0.37% |
| Jean Steiner | 868 | 0.35% |
| Marie Antoinette LePleux | 831 | 0.34% |
| Total votes: | 245,550 | - |
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