1860 Philadelphia mayoral election
 
Nominee Alexander Henry John Robbins
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 36,658 35,776
Percentage 50.61% 49.39%
Mayor before election

Alexander Henry
People's Party

 Elected Mayor

Alexander Henry
Republican

The 1860 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Alexander Henry.

This was the first Philadelphia mayoral election won by the then-young Republican Party.[1] Henry had previously been elected as a member of the "People's Party".[1]

Results

1860 Philadelphia mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alexander Henry (incumbent) 36,658 50.61%
Democratic John Robbins 35,776 49.39%
Turnout 72,434

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
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