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The Boston mayoral election of 1857 saw the election of Frederic W. Lincoln Jr. It was held on December 14, 1857. [1]
Lincoln ran on the "Faneuil Hall"/"Citizens" ticket. [2] [3] His opponent, Charles B. Hall, ran on a "Citizen's" ticket. [4]
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Frederic W. Lincoln Jr. | 8,110 | 65.81% | |
Charles B. Hall | 4,193 | 34.03% | |
Scattering | 20 | 0.16% | |
Voter turnout | % |
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