1830 Boston mayoral election

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1830 Boston mayoral election
  1829 December 13, 1830 1831  
  Harrison Gray Otis by Chester Harding, 1833, oil on canvas, from the National Portrait Gallery - NPG-7700056A 2 (1).jpg Theodore Lyman, Jr. 5210004 015 005 (3x4a).jpg
Candidate Harrison Gray Otis Theodore Lyman II
Party Federalist Working Men's Party
Popular vote2,389672
Percentage66.42%18.68%

Mayor before election

Harrison Gray Otis
Federalist

Elected mayor

Harrison Gray Otis
Federalist

The 1830 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of incumbent Harrison Gray Otis to a third consecutive term. It was held on December 13, 1830. [1]

Contents

Otis' opponent Theodore Lyman II was nominated by the Working Men's Party. [2]

Results

1830 Boston mayoral election [1] [3] [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Federalist Harrison Gray Otis (incumbent) 2,389 66.42
Working Men's Party Theodore Lyman II 67218.68
ScatteringOther972.70
Total votes3,597 100

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References

  1. 1 2 A Catalogue of the City Councils of Boston, 1822-1908, Roxbury, 1846-1867, Charlestown, 1847-1873 and of the Selectmen of Boston, 1634-1822: Also of Various Other Town and Municipal Officers. City of Boston Printing Department. 1909. p. 49. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. "The working men of Boston..." . The United States Gazette. November 30, 1830. Retrieved April 19, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Summary" . Vermont Watchman and State Journal 28 Dec 1830, page 3. December 28, 1830. Retrieved April 19, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "The Hon. Harrison Gray Otis..." . Hartford Courant. December 21, 1830. Retrieved April 19, 2023 via Newspapers.com.