1887 Philadelphia mayoral election

The Philadelphia mayoral election of 1887 saw the election Edwin Henry Fitler. This was the first Philadelphia mayoral election to a 4-year term.[1] Previously, since 1862, mayoral elections had been for three-year terms.[1]

Philadelphia mayoral election, 1887
 
Nominee Edwin Henry Fitler George deBenneville Keim
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 90,211 62,263
Percentage 59.17% 40.84%
Mayor before election

William Burns Smith
Republican

 Elected Mayor

Edwin Henry Fitler
Republican

Elections in Pennsylvania

Results
1887 Philadelphia mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Edwin Henry Fitler 90,211 59.17%
Democratic George deBenneville Keim 62,263 40.84%
Turnout 152,474
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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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