In the 1859 Chicago mayoral election, incumbent Republican John Charles Haines defeated Democratic challenger Marcus D. Gilman.
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The election was held on March 1.[1]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Charles Haines (incumbent) | 8,587 | 52.63 | |
| Democratic | Marcus D. Gilman | 7,728 | 47.37 | |
| Turnout | 16,315 | |||
References edit
- ^ "Mayor John Charles Haines Biography". www.chipublib.org. Chicago Public Library. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Chicago Mayors, 1837-2007". www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "RaceID=486038". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 12, 2019.