1877 Philadelphia mayoral election

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1877 Philadelphia mayoral election
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  1874
1881  
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Nominee William S. Stokley Joseph L. Caven
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote64,77961,913
Percentage51.13%48.87%

Mayor before election

William S. Stokley
Republican

Elected Mayor

William S. Stokley
Republican

The 1877 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of William S. Stokley to a third consecutive term. [1]

Results

1877 Philadelphia mayoral election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican William S. Stokley (incumbent) 64,779 51.13%
Democratic Joseph L. Caven61,91348.87%
Turnout 126,692

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References

  1. 1 2 "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.