1839 Philadelphia mayoral election|
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| Nominee
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John Swift
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John K. Kane
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John C. Montgomery
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| General election vote
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3,343
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3,294
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2,670
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| General election percentage
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35.92%
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35.39%
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28.69%
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| City Council vote
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26
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0
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| City Council percentage
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100%
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0.00%
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The 1839 Philadelphia mayoral election saw John Swift return to office for a seventh overall non-consecutive term.[1]
This was the first Philadelphia mayoral election in which members of the general public were able to vote.[1] Prior to this, the City Council solely elected mayors of Philadelphia.[1] Beginning in 1839, the city began to operate under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate received 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
General election
1839 Philadelphia mayoral election results (general election)[1]
| Candidate
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Votes
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%
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| John Swift
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3,343
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35.92%
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| John K. Kane
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3,294
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35.39%
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| John C. Montgomery
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2,670
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28.69%
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| Total votes
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9,307
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City Council (runoff)
1839 Philadelphia mayoral election results (City Council runoff)[1]
| Candidate
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Votes
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%
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| John Swift
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26
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100%
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| John K. Kane
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0
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0.00%
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| Total votes
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26
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