1871 Philadelphia mayoral election

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1871 Philadelphia mayoral election
  1868 October 10, 1871 [1] 1874  
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Nominee William S. Stokley James S. Biddle
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote58,50850,307
Percentage53.77%46.23%

Mayor before election

Daniel M. Fox
Democratic

Elected mayor

William S. Stokley
Republican

The 1871 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of William S. Stokley.

Results

1871 Philadelphia mayoral election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican William S. Stokley 58,508 53.77%
Democratic James S. Biddle50,30746.23%
Turnout 108,815

References

  1. "City and County Officers" . The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 13, 1871. Retrieved February 9, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.