1995 Houston mayoral election
Nominee
Bob Lanier
Dave Wilson
Elizabeth Spates
Popular vote
104,222
11,403
10,456
Percentage
83%
9%
8%
The Houston Mayoral Election of 1995 took place on November 7, 1995. The race was officially non-partisan. Incumbent mayor Bob Lanier was re-elected to a third term.
Incumbent, Bob Lanier, won his bid for a third term as mayor of Houston in a landslide, easily defeating Dave Wilson and Elizabeth Spates, who was the first black woman to run for mayor of Houston.[ 1]
Candidates
Incumbent Mayor Bob Lanier , real estate developer[ 1]
Dave Wilson, sign company owner[ 1]
Elizabeth Spates, Houston school trustee[ 1]
Results
Houston mayoral election, 1995
Candidate
Votes
%
Bob Lanier (incumbent)
104,222
83%
Dave Wilson
11,403
9%
Elizabeth Spates
10,456
8%
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