1851 Philadelphia mayoral election

The Philadelphia mayoral election of 1851 saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin.[1]

Philadelphia mayoral election, 1851

Nominee Charles Gilpin John Swift Party Whig Democratic Popular vote 9,275 3,934 Percentage 70.22% 29.78%

Mayor before election Charles Gilpin Whig Elected Mayor Charles Gilpin 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

1851 Philadelphia mayoral election results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Whig	Charles Gilpin	9,275	70.22%
	Democratic	John Swift	3,934	29.78%
Total votes			13,209

References

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