1874 Philadelphia mayoral election explained

Election Name:1874 Philadelphia mayoral election
Country:Philadelphia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Year:1871
Next Year:1877
Image1:William Stokley.jpg
Nominee1:William S. Stokley
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:60,128
Percentage1:55.03%
Nominee2:Alexander McClure
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:49,133
Percentage2:44.97%
Mayor
Before Election:William S. Stokley
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William S. Stokley
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1874 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of William S. Stokley. He defeated Alexander McClure, an independent candidate who was supported by the Democratic party.