The 1841 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of John Morin Scott.[1]
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Electoral system
editBeginning in 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor. However, if no candidate received a majority, the City Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers.[1]
Results
editCandidate | Votes | % | |
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John Morin Scott | 5,658 | 54.66% | |
Samuel Badger | 4,693 | 45.34% | |
Total votes | 10,351 |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.