1959 San Francisco mayoral election

1959 San Francisco mayoral election

November 3, 1959 (1959-11-03)

Candidate George Christopher Russell L. Wolden Jr. Party Republican Nonpartisan Popular vote 145,009 92,252 Percentage 59.06% 37.57%

Mayor before election George Christopher Republican Elected mayor George Christopher Republican

The 1959 San Francisco mayoral election was held on November 3, 1959, with incumbent George Christopher being reelected with 59% percent of the vote. As of 2023, this is the last time a Republican has been elected mayor of San Francisco.

Results

1959 San Francisco mayoral election

Candidate	Votes	%
George Christopher	145,009	59.06%
Russell L. Wolden, Jr.	92,252	37.57%
Earl David "Maxie" Brown	2,162	0.88%
Joseph "Troc" Ferrara	2,144	0.87%
Joan Jordan	1,380	0.56%
Willard R. Yuna	904	0.37%
Jean Steiner	868	0.35%
Marie Antoinette LePleux	831	0.34%
Total votes:	245,550	-