| Election Name: | 1871 Philadelphia mayoral election |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Year: | 1868 |
| Next Year: | 1874 |
| Image1: | William Stokley.jpg |
| Nominee1: | William S. Stokley |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 58,508 |
| Percentage1: | 53.77% |
| Nominee2: | James S. Biddle |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 50,307 |
| Percentage2: | 46.23% |
| Mayor | |
| Before Election: | Daniel M. Fox |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | William S. Stokley |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1871 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of William S. Stokley.