1998 Washington, D.C., mayoral election

1998 Washington, D.C., mayoral election

November 3, 1998
Turnout40.2%
 
Nominee Anthony A. Williams Carol Schwartz
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 92,504 42,280
Percentage 66.2% 30.2%


Mayor before election

Marion Barry
Democratic

Elected mayor

Anthony A. Williams
Democratic

On November 3, 1998, Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor. The Democratic candidate, Anthony A. Williams, defeated Republican candidate Carol Schwartz. The parties' primary elections had been held on September 15, 1998.