1848 Philadelphia mayoral election
The Philadelphia mayoral election of 1848 saw the reelection of John Swift to a twelfth overall non-consecutive term.[1]
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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
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| John Morin Scott | 8,440 | 62.09% | |
| Samuel Badger | 5,079 | 37.36% | |
| Thomas Wattson | 75 | 0.55% | |
| Total votes | 13,594 | ||
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References
- "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
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