The Buffalo mayoral election of 1985 took place on November 4, 1985, and resulted in the re-election of incumbent mayor

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. Griffin lost the Democratic primary to local politician George K. Arthur but defeated Arthur in the general election after securing the Republican ballot line. This marks the last time that a candidate won the mayorship on the Republican line. It also marks the last time the Democratic nominee lost the general election until it happened again in

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. Griffin won over his two opponents.

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