1868 Philadelphia mayoral election explained

Election Name:1868 Philadelphia mayoral election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Year:1865
Next Year:1871
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Nominee1:Daniel M. Fox
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:61,517
Percentage1:50.76%
Nominee2:Hector Tyndale
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:59,679
Percentage2:49.24%
Mayor
Before Election:Morton McMichael
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Daniel M. Fox
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1868 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Daniel M. Fox.

The margin of the election was close, and the results were contested and resolved in court.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Young. John Russell. Memorial History of the City of Philadelphia, From Its First Settlement to Year 1895, Volume II. 1898. New York History Company. 537. 9785871274941.