1843 Boston mayoral election

The 1843 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Martin Brimmer. It was held on December 11, 1843.[1]

1843 Boston mayoral election
← 1842December 11, 18431844–45 →
 
CandidateMartin BrimmerGeorge Savage
PartyWhigDemocratic
Popular vote4,8742,237
Percentage66.82%30.68%

Mayor before election

Martin Brimmer
Whig

Elected Mayor

Martin Brimmer
Whig

Campaign

Brimmer was the Whig Party nominee while Savage was the Democratic Party/locofoco nominee. The Whigs won a large victory in the coinciding municipal elections.[2]

Results

1843 Boston mayoral election[1][3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
WhigMartin Brimmer (incumbent) 4,874 66.82
DemocraticGeorge Savage2,23730.68
ScatteringOther1832.51
Total votes7,294 100

See also

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