1893 Chicago mayoral special election
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1893 Chicago mayoral special election
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In the Chicago mayoral special election of 1893, John Patrick Hopkins was elected mayor. The election was triggered by the assassination of mayor Carter Harrison Sr.. Following Harrison's death, Republican George Bell Swift had been elected by City Council to serve as acting mayor until the special election could be held. In the election, which was held December 19, Hopkins narrowly defeated Swift by a half-percent margin. Ahead of the general election, Hopkins was challenged for the Democratic
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