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The1898 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on December 5, 1898. IncumbentMeredith P. Snyder was defeated byFrederick Eaton.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frederick Eaton | 8,273 | 51.80% | ||
| Democratic | Meredith P. Snyder (incumbent) | 7,698 | 48.20% | ||
| Total votes | 15,971 | 100.00 | |||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | Swing | ||||