1843 Philadelphia mayoral election explained

Election Name:1843 Philadelphia mayoral election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Year:1842
Next Year:1844
Nominee1:John Morin Scott
Popular Vote1:6,585
Percentage1:62.33%
Nominee2:Samuel H. Perkins
Popular Vote2:3,976
Percentage2:37.65%
Mayor
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1843 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of John Morin Scott to a third consecutive term.

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.