1843 Boston mayoral election explained

Election Name:1843 Boston mayoral election
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1842 Boston mayoral election
Previous Year:1842
Election Date:December 11, 1843
Next Election:1844–45 Boston mayoral election
Next Year:1844–45
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Candidate1:Martin Brimmer
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:4,874
Percentage1:66.82%
Candidate2:George Savage
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:2,237
Percentage2:30.68%
Mayor
Before Election:Martin Brimmer
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Election:Martin Brimmer
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

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

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.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whig Triumph in Boston . subscription . Newspapers.com . The Lancaster Examiner . 18 April 2023 . en . December 20, 1843.