1872 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1872 saw the election of Henry L. Pierce, who narrowly unseated incumbent mayor William Gaston.

Boston mayoral election, 1872
December 10, 1872[1]
 
Candidate Henry L. Pierce William Gaston
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 8,877 8,798
Percentage 50.11% 49.66%
Mayor before election

William Gaston
Democratic

 Elected Mayor

Henry L. Pierce
Republican

Elections in Massachusetts
Boston
Mayor
City council

Results
1872 Boston mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Henry L. Pierce 8,877 50.11%
Democratic William Gaston (incumbent) 8,798 49.66%
Others Scattering 41 0.23%
Turnout 17,716

See also

References
  1. "RaceID=727515". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
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