1838 Boston mayoral election

The 1838 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Samuel Atkins Eliot to a third consecutive term. It was held on December 10, 1838.[1]

1838 Boston mayoral election
December 10, 1838
 
Candidate Samuel Atkins Eliot Caleb Eddy
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 3,766 2,341
Percentage 59.90% 37.24%

Mayor before election

Samuel Atkins Eliot
Whig

Elected Mayor

Samuel Atkins Eliot
Whig

Candidates

Eliot was the Whig Party nominee. Eddy was the Democratic Party nominee.[2]

Results

1838 Boston mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Samuel Atkins Eliot (incumbent) 3,766 59.90
Democratic Caleb Eddy 2,341 37.24
Scattering Other 180 2.86
Total votes 6,287 100

See also

References

  1. A Catalogue of the City Councils of Boston, 1822-1908, Roxbury, 1846-1867, Charlestown, 1847-1873 and of the Selectmen of Boston, 1634-1822: Also of Various Other Town and Municipal Officers. City of Boston Printing Department. 1909. p. 50. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. "Boston Mayor". Piney Woods Planter. December 29, 1838. Retrieved April 18, 2023 via Newspapers.com.


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