1860 Philadelphia mayoral election

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

1860 Philadelphia mayoral election
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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 under its current name. Prior to this election, the party was known as the People's Party in Pennsylvania.[1]

Results

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1860 Philadelphia mayoral election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alexander Henry (incumbent) 36,658 50.61%
Democratic John Robbins 35,776 49.39%
Turnout 72,434

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  2. ^ "Philadelphia Politics". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 2, 1871. Retrieved February 11, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.