1856 Dallas mayoral election

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1856 Dallas mayoral election

April 5, 1856 1857–1858 →
 
Candidate Dr. Samuel B. Pryor A. D. Rice
Party
Independent
Independent
Popular vote 58 34
Percentage 63.1% 36.9%

Mayor before election

Office established

Elected Mayor

Dr. Samuel B. Pryor

Independent

The 1856 Dallas mayoral election was the first mayoral election in Dallas, Texas. The election was held on April 5, 1856. In the election, Dr. Samuel B. Pryor defeated challenger and eventual mayor A. D. Rice.[1]

References

  1. ^ "ElectMasterList.pdf" (PDF). City of Dallas. p. 5.