1959 San Francisco mayoral election

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.

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

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	-