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The 1827 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of incumbent Josiah Quincy III to a sixth consecutive term. It was held on December 10, 1827. [1]
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The 1827 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of incumbent Josiah Quincy III to a sixth consecutive term. It was held on December 10, 1827. [1]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Josiah Quincy III (incumbent) | 2,189 | 83.26 | |
| Amos Binney | 340 | 12.93 | |
| Scattering | 100 | 3.80 | |
| Total votes | 2,629 | 100 | |
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