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.
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.