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The December 1845 Boston mayoral election saw the election of Whig Party nominee Josiah Quincy Jr. It was held on December 8, 1845. [1]
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The December 1845 Boston mayoral election saw the election of Whig Party nominee Josiah Quincy Jr. It was held on December 8, 1845. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Josiah Quincy Jr. | 5,333 | 63.25 | |
| KN | William S. Damrell | 1,647 | 19.54 | |
| Democratic | John T. Heard | 1,354 | 16.06 | |
| Scattering | Other | 97 | 1.15 | |
| Total votes | 8,431 | 100 | ||
Quincy's majority over Know-Nothing nominee Darrell led The Boston Post to run the headline "Nativeism deceased of the Quincy". [2] The Whig Party overwhelmingly triumphed in the other coinciding municipal elections. [5]
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