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the 1858 Chicago mayoral election, was held on March 2, to elect the next Mayor of Chicago Republican candidate John Charles Haines defeated Democratic candidate Daniel Brainard. [1]
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the 1858 Chicago mayoral election, was held on March 2, to elect the next Mayor of Chicago Republican candidate John Charles Haines defeated Democratic candidate Daniel Brainard. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Charles Haines | 8,642 | 53.60 | |
| Democratic | Daniel Brainard | 7,481 | 46.40 | |
| Turnout | 16,123 | |||
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