1841 Philadelphia mayoral election explained

Election Name:1841 Philadelphia mayoral election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Year:1840
Next Year:1842
Nominee1:John Morin Scott
Popular Vote1:5,658
Percentage1:54.66%
Nominee2:Samuel Badger
Popular Vote2:4,693
Percentage2:45.34%
Mayor
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1841 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of John Morin Scott.

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.