1836 Boston mayoral election

The 1836 Boston mayoral election saw the election of Whig Party nominee Samuel Atkins Eliot. It was held on December 12, 1836. Incumbent Samuel T. Armstrong was not a nominee for reelection.[1]

1836 Boston mayoral election
← 1835December 12, 18361837 →
 
CandidateSamuel Atkins EliotJohn W. James
PartyWhigDemocratic
Popular vote3,2381,667
Percentage56.98%29.33%

Mayor before election

Samuel Turell Armstrong
Whig

Elected Mayor

Samuel Atkins Eliot
Whig

Campaign

Eliot was the Whig Party nominee.[2][3] John W. James was the Democratic Party nominee.[4]

In the coinciding municipal elections, all Whig Party nominees for Boston Board of Aldermen were elected.[2][3]

Results

1836 Boston mayoral election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
WhigSamuel Atkins Eliot 3,238 56.98
DemocraticJohn W. James1,66729.33
ScatteringOther77813.69
Total votes5,683 100

See also

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