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.
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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
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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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References
- "Politics and Politicians of Chicago: Cook County, and Illinois. Memorial Volume, 1787-1887. A Complete Record of Municipal, County, State and National Politics from the Earliest Period to the Present Time. And an Account of the Haymarket Massacre of May 4, 1886, and the Anarchist Trials". 1886.
- "RaceID=486025". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
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