1841 Philadelphia mayoral election

The Philadelphia mayoral election of 1841 saw the election of John Morin Scott.[1]

Philadelphia mayoral election, 1841
Nominee John Morin Scott Samuel Badger
Popular vote 5,658 4,693
Percentage 54.66% 45.34%

Mayor before election

John Swift
Whig

Elected Mayor

John Morin Scott
Whig

Electoral system

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]

Results

1841 Philadelphia mayoral election results[1]
Candidate Votes %
John Morin Scott 5,658 54.66%
Samuel Badger 4,693 45.34%
Total votes 10,351
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gollark: Well, yes; if you want to buy every single one, "Gollark's Tiny Diamond Store" will sell just 1 for 5000KST.
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gollark: To the shop owner, 5cn buying 5000 is not different - profit-wise - to 5 people buying 1000.
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References

  1. "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
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