1985 Buffalo mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 1985 Buffalo mayoral election Flag of Buffalo, New York.svg presidential no 1981 1989 1985 11 04 File:James D. Griffin at Groundbreaking of Pilot Field (now Sahlen Field), July 1986 (cropped).jpg Jimmy Griffin Republican Party (United States) 69,851 53.29% 3x4.svg George Arthur Democratic Party (United States) 56,479 43.09% Mayor Jimmy Griffin Democratic Party (United States) Jimmy Griffin Republican Party (United States) The Buffalo mayoral election of 1985 took place on November 4, 1985, and resulted in the re-election of incumbent mayor Jimmy Griffin. 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 2021. Griffin won over his two opponents.http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=142406 Our Campaigns - Buffalo NY Mayor Race - Nov 05, 1985 References Category:1985 New York (state) elections Buffalo Category:Mayoral elections in Buffalo, New York Category:1980s in Buffalo, New York Category:November 1985 in the United States