1851 Philadelphia mayoral election

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1851 Philadelphia mayoral election
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Nominee Charles Gilpin John Swift
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote9,2753,934
Percentage70.22%29.78%
Mayor before election

Charles Gilpin
Whig

Elected mayor

Charles Gilpin
Whig

The 1851 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin. [1]

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Electoral system

Beginning in 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor. However, if no candidate received a majority, the City Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers. [1]

Results

1851 Philadelphia mayoral election results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Whig Charles Gilpin (incumbent) 9,275 70.22%
Democratic John Swift 3,93429.78%
Total votes13,209

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
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