1861 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1861 saw the reelection of Joseph Wightman.

Boston mayoral election, 1861
December 9, 1861[1]
 
Candidate Joseph Wightman Edward S. Tobey
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 6,765 5,795
Percentage 53.84% 46.12%
Mayor before election

Joseph Wightman
Democratic

 Elected Mayor

Joseph Wightman
Democratic

Elections in Massachusetts
Boston
Mayor
City council

Results
1861 Boston mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph Wightman (incumbent) 6,765 53.84%
Republican Edward S. Tobey 5,795 46.12%
Other Scattering 5 0.04%
Turnout 12,565

See also

References
  1. "RaceID=730632". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
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