1848 Chicago mayoral election

The 1848 Chicago mayoral election , independent Democratic candidate James H. Woodworth defeated incumbent Democrat James Curtiss.

1848 Chicago mayoral election
 
Nominee James H. Woodworth James Curtiss
Party Independent Democrat Democratic
Popular vote 1,971 1,361
Percentage 59.15% 40.85%

Mayor before election

James Curtiss
Democratic

Elected Mayor

James H. Woodworth
Independent Democrat

The election took place during a time of instability within the two major national political parties (the Democrats and the Whigs). Woodworth's victory dealt a significant blow to Chicago's Democratic organization.[1]

General election

1848 Chicago mayoral election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Democrat James H. Woodworth 1,971 59.15
Democratic James Curtiss (incumbent) 1,361 40.85
Turnout 3,334

References

  1. "James Hutchinson Woodworth". Chicago's Mayors. Chicago Public Library. 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2009.
  2. "Chicago Mayors, 1837-2007". www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  3. "RaceID=486027". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
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