1832 Boston mayoral election

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1832 Boston mayoral election
  1831 December 10, 1832 1833  
  Charles Wells 5210004 015 004 (1).jpg 3x4.svg Theodore Lyman, Jr. 5210004 015 005 (3x4a).jpg
Candidate Charles Wells Samuel A. Wells Theodore Lyman II
Party National Republican Anti-Masonic
Popular vote2,918469~ 200
Percentage78.86%12.68%~ 5.41%

Mayor before election

Charles Wells
National Republican

Elected Mayor

Charles Wells
National Republican

The 1832 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of incumbent Charles Wells. It was held on December 10, 1832. [1]

Contents

Charles Wells ran as the National Republican Party nominee. [2] His opponent, Samuel A. Wells was nominated by the Anti-Masonic Party. Theodore Lyman II also ran. [3]

Results

Lyman received approximately 200 votes, counted in the scattering. [3]

1832 Boston mayoral election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
National Republican Charles Wells (incumbent) 2,918 78.86
Anti-Masonic Samuel A. Wells46912.68
ScatteringOther (including Lyman)3138.46
Total votes3,700 100

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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 7 April 2023.
  2. "The National Gazette" . The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 7, 1832. Retrieved 19 April 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 "Brief Notices" . Niles National Register. December 22, 1832 via Newspapers.com.