1861 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1861 took place on Monday, December 9, 1861,[1][2] and saw the reelection of Joseph Wightman.

1861 Boston mayoral election
December 9, 1861
 
Candidate Joseph Wightman Edward Silas Tobey
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 6,765 5,795
Percentage 53.84% 46.12%

Mayor before election

Joseph Wightman
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Joseph Wightman
Democratic

Wightman was nominated by both the Democratic Party and "Citizens" tickets.[3] His opponent, Edward Silas Tobey, was nominated by the Republican Party.[1]

Results

1861 Boston mayoral election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph Wightman (incumbent) 6,765 53.84
Republican Edward S. Tobey 5,795 46.12
Other Scattering 5 0.04
Turnout 12,565

See also

References

  1. "Municipal Elections in Massachusetts". Lancaster Intelligencer. December 17, 1861. Retrieved April 21, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  2. 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. 53. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. "Boston Municipal Election". Gettysburg Compiler. December 16, 1861. Retrieved April 21, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
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