1852 Philadelphia mayoral election
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The 1852 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin to a third consecutive term.[1]
Electoral system
[edit]Beginning in 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor. However, if no candidate received a majority, the City Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers.[1]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Whig | Charles Gilpin (incumbent) | 8,792 | 64.99% | |
| Independent | William Badger | 4,328 | 31.99% | |
| Independent | John S. Warner | 408 | 3.02% | |
| Total votes | 13,528 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.