Philadelphia mayoral election
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The 1868 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Daniel M. Fox.
The margin of the election was close, and the results were contested and resolved in court. [1]
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The 1868 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Daniel M. Fox.
The margin of the election was close, and the results were contested and resolved in court. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Daniel M. Fox | 61,517 | 50.76% | |
| Republican | Hector Tyndale | 59,679 | 49.24% | |
| Turnout | 121,196 | |||
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