1846 Chicago mayoral election

In the Chicago mayoral election of 1846, Whig candidate John P. Chapin defeated Democratic candidate Charles Follansbee and Liberty candidate Philo Carpenter by a 22 point margin.

1846 Chicago mayoral election
 
Nominee John P. Chapin Charles Follansbee Philo Carpenter
Party Whig Democratic Liberty
Popular vote 1,104 667 229
Percentage 55.20% 33.35% 11.45%

Mayor before election

Augustus Garrett
Democratic

Elected Mayor

John Putnam Chapin
Whig

Campaign

Follansbee failed to garner the support of Irish Democrats, an important constituency for the Democratic Party in Chicago. These voters rejected him because he was a champion of the "Native American Act", which would require a period of 21 years of residency before any immigrant could become a naturalized citizen.[1]

General election

1846 Chicago mayoral election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig John P. Chapin 1,104 55.20
Democratic Charles Follansbee 667 33.35
Liberty Philo Carpenter 229 11.45
Turnout 2,000
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