1832 Boston mayoral election

The 1832 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of incumbent Charles Wells. It was held on December 10, 1832.[1]

1832 Boston mayoral election
← 1831December 10, 18321833 →
 
CandidateCharles WellsSamuel A. WellsTheodore Lyman II
PartyNational RepublicanAnti-Masonic
Popular vote2,918469~ 200
Percentage78.86%12.68%~ 5.41%

Mayor before election

Charles Wells
National Republican

Elected Mayor

Charles Wells
National Republican

Charles Wells ran as the National Republican Party nominee.[2] His opponent, Samuel A. Wells was nominated by the Anti-Masonic Party. Theodore Lyman II also ran.[3]

Results

Lyman received approximately 200 votes, counted in the scattering.[3]

1832 Boston mayoral election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
National RepublicanCharles Wells (incumbent) 2,918 78.86
Anti-MasonicSamuel A. Wells46912.68
ScatteringOther (including Lyman)3138.46
Total votes3,700 100

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