The 1843 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of John Morin Scott to a third consecutive term.[1]
1843 Philadelphia mayoral election|
| Nominee
|
John Morin Scott
|
Samuel H. Perkins
|
|
|---|
| Popular vote
|
6,585
|
3,976
|
|---|
| Percentage
|
62.33%
|
37.65%
|
|---|
|
|
Electoral systemEdit
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]
1843 Philadelphia mayoral election results[1]
| Candidate
|
Votes
|
%
|
|---|
| John Morin Scott (incumbent)
|
6,585
|
62.33%
|
| Samuel H. Perkins
|
3,976
|
37.65%
|
| Others
|
3
|
0.03%
|
| Total votes
|
10,564
|
|
|---|
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