1842 Philadelphia mayoral election
Philadelphia mayoral election
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The 1842 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of John Morin Scott.[1]
Electoral system
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
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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John Morin Scott (incumbent) | 6,145 | 54.80% | |
Richard Vaux | 5,065 | 45.17% | |
Others | 3 | 0.03% | |
Total votes | 11,213 |
References
- ^ a b c "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.