1842 Philadelphia mayoral election
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The 1842 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of John Morin Scott.[1]
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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | John Morin Scott (incumbent) | 6,145 | 54.80% | |
| Democratic | Richard Vaux | 5,065 | 45.17% | |
| Others | 3 | 0.03% | ||
| Total votes | 11,213 | 100.00% | ||
References
- ^ a b c "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ Young, John Russell (1898). Memorial History of the City of Philadelphia [...]. Vol. 2. New York: New York History Company. p. 223.