1845 Philadelphia mayoral election|
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| Nominee
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John Swift
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Elhanan W. Keyser
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James Page
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| General election vote
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4,979
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4,538
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3,946
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| General election percentage
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36.77%
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33.51%
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29.14%
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| City Council vote
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31
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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 Philadelphia mayoral election of 1845 saw John Swift return to office for a ninth overall non-consecutive term.[1]
Electoral system
Beginning 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
General election
1845 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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4,979
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36.77%
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| Elhanan W. Keyser
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4,538
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33.51%
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| James Page
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3,946
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29.14%
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| John Bouvier
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78
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0.58%
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| Total votes
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13,541
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City Council (runoff)
1845 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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31
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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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31
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References