1859 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1859 saw the reelection of Frederic W. Lincoln Jr. to a third consecutive term.

Boston mayoral election, 1859
December 12, 1859
 
Candidate Frederic W. Lincoln Jr. Joseph Wightman Julius A. Palmer Jr.
Party Republican Democratic Temperance
Popular vote 5,950 4,827 628
Percentage 52.10% 42.26% 5.50%
Mayor before election

Frederic W. Lincoln Jr.
Republican

 Elected Mayor

Frederic W. Lincoln Jr.
Republican

Elections in Massachusetts
Boston
Mayor
City council

Results
1858 Boston mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frederic W. Lincoln Jr. (incumbent) 5,950 52.10%
Democratic Joseph Wightman 4,827 42.26%
Temperance Julius A. Palmer Jr. 628 5.50%
Other Scattering 16 0.14%
Turnout 11,421

See also

References
  1. "RaceID=730629". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
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