The
Boston
Boston (), officially the City of Boston, is the state capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the cultural and financial center of the New England region of the United States. It is the 24th- mo ...
mayoral election of 1991 occurred on Tuesday, November 5, 1991, between
Mayor
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well a ...
Raymond Flynn
Raymond Leo Flynn (born July 22, 1939) is an American politician who served as 52nd Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He also served as United States Ambassador to the Holy See from 1993–1997.
Flynn was an All-American c ...
and
Edward J. Doherty, president of the Boston Teachers Union. Flynn was re-elected to his third term.
The nonpartisan municipal
preliminary election was held on September 24, 1991.
Candidates
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Edward J. Doherty, president of the Boston Teachers Union
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Raymond Flynn
Raymond Leo Flynn (born July 22, 1939) is an American politician who served as 52nd Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He also served as United States Ambassador to the Holy See from 1993–1997.
Flynn was an All-American c ...
, Mayor of Boston since 1983, member of the
Boston City Council
The Boston City Council is the legislative branch of government for the city of Boston, Massachusetts. It is made up of 13 members: 9 district representatives and 4 at-large members. Councillors are elected to two-year terms and there is no ...
from 1978 to 1984, and
state representative
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Two federations literally use the term "state legislature":
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from 1971 to 1979.
Candidates eliminated in preliminary
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Graylan Ellis-Hagler, community activist and pastor.
Results
See also
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List of mayors of Boston, Massachusetts
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References
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Boston
Boston (), officially the City of Boston, is the state capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the cultural and financial center of the New England region of the United States. It is the 24th- mo ...
Mayoral elections in Boston
Non-partisan elections
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