Boston mayoral election, 1987
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The Boston mayoral election of 1987 occurred on Tuesday, November 3, 1987 between Mayor Raymond Flynn
and City Council member Joseph M. Tierney
. Flynn was re-elected to his second term.
The nonpartisan municipal preliminary election was held on September 22, 1987.
Raymond Flynn
Raymond Leo Flynn , also known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See by President Bill Clinton.-Early life:...
and City Council member Joseph M. Tierney
Joseph M. Tierney
Joseph M. Tierney was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1972 to 1987. He was the President of the City Council in 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984, and 1985. He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn 67%-33%.His daughter is...
. Flynn was re-elected to his second term.
The nonpartisan municipal preliminary election was held on September 22, 1987.
Candidates
- Raymond FlynnRaymond FlynnRaymond Leo Flynn , also known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See by President Bill Clinton.-Early life:...
, Mayor of Boston since 1983, member of the Boston City CouncilBoston City CouncilThe Boston City Council is the legislative branch of government for the city of Boston. It is made up of 13 members: 9 district representatives and 4 at-large members. Councilors are elected to two-year terms and there is no limit on the number of terms an individual can serve...
from 1978 to 1984, and state representativeMassachusetts House of RepresentativesThe Massachusetts House of Representatives is the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court, the state legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is composed of 160 members elected from single-member electoral districts across the Commonwealth. Representatives serve two-year terms...
from 1971 to 1979. - Joseph M. TierneyJoseph M. TierneyJoseph M. Tierney was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1972 to 1987. He was the President of the City Council in 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984, and 1985. He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn 67%-33%.His daughter is...
, Member of the Boston City Council since 1972, Council President in 1979 and from 1983 to 1985.
Candidates eliminated in primary
- Richard A. Black, member of the LaRouche movementLaRouche movementThe LaRouche movement is an international political and cultural network that promotes Lyndon LaRouche and his ideas. It has included scores of organizations and companies around the world. Their activities include campaigning, private intelligence gathering, and publishing numerous periodicals,...
. - Joel San Juan, member of the Socialist Workers PartySocialist Workers Party (United States)The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba...
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Results
| Candidates | Primary Election | General Election | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Raymond Flynn Raymond Flynn Raymond Leo Flynn , also known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See by President Bill Clinton.-Early life:... |
42,366 | 70.39 | 63,714 | 67.47 |
| Joseph M. Tierney Joseph M. Tierney Joseph M. Tierney was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1972 to 1987. He was the President of the City Council in 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984, and 1985. He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn 67%-33%.His daughter is... |
16,257 | 27.01 | 30,714 | 32.52 |
| Joel San Juan | 1,083 | 1.08 | ||
| Richard A. Black | 484 | 0.80 | ||