| Election Name: | 1848 Chicago mayoral election |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Year: | 1847 |
| Next Year: | 1849 |
| Image1: | File:Jameswoodworth (1).jpeg |
| Nominee1: | James H. Woodworth |
| Party1: | Independent Democrat |
| Popular Vote1: | 1,971 |
| Percentage1: | 59.15% |
| Nominee2: | James Curtiss |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 1,361 |
| Percentage2: | 40.85% |
| Mayor | |
| Before Election: | James Curtiss |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | James H. Woodworth |
| After Party: | Independent Democrat |
The 1848 Chicago mayoral election , independent Democratic candidate James H. Woodworth defeated incumbent Democrat James Curtiss.
The election took place during a time of instability within the two major national political parties (the Democrats and the Whigs). Woodworth's victory dealt a significant blow to Chicago's Democratic organization.[1]