1860 Philadelphia mayoral election

The 1860 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Alexander Henry.

1860 Philadelphia mayoral election

Nominee Alexander Henry John Robbins Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 36,658 35,776 Percentage 50.61% 49.39%

Mayor before election Alexander Henry People's Party Elected Mayor Alexander Henry Republican

This was the first Philadelphia mayoral election won by the then-young Republican Party. Henry had previously been elected as a member of the "People's Party".

Results

1860 Philadelphia mayoral election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Alexander Henry (incumbent)	36,658	50.61%
	Democratic	John Robbins	35,776	49.39%
Turnout			72,434