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Due to a change of the city charter in June 1895,[2] this was the first Boston mayoral election for a two-year term; prior mayoral elections had been held annually.
Quincy was inaugurated on Monday, January 6, 1896.[3] His grandfather Josiah Quincy IV (known as Josiah Quincy Jr.) and great-grandfather Josiah Quincy III also had served as Mayors of Boston.[4]
Candidates
Edwin Upton Curtis (Republican), incumbent Mayor of Boston, former City Clerk of Boston (1889–1890)