1862 Philadelphia mayoral election explained

Election Name:1862 Philadelphia mayoral election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Year:1860
Next Year:1865
Image1:File:Alexander Henry (1).jpg
Nominee1:Alexander Henry
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:34,613
Percentage1:53.53%
Nominee2:Daniel M. Fox
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:30,049
Percentage2:46.47%
Mayor
Before Election:Alexander Henry
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Alexander Henry
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1862 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Alexander Henry to a third consecutive term. It was the first Philadelphia mayoral election to a three-year term, as previous elections since 1854 had been for two-year terms.