1871 Philadelphia mayoral election

1871 Philadelphia mayoral election
October 10, 1871[1]
 
Nominee William S. Stokley James S. Biddle
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 58,508 50,307
Percentage 53.77% 46.23%

Mayor before election

Daniel M. Fox
Democratic

Elected mayor

William S. Stokley
Republican

The 1871 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of William S. Stokley.

Results

1871 Philadelphia mayoral election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William S. Stokley 58,508 53.77%
Democratic James S. Biddle 50,307 46.23%
Turnout 108,815

References

  1. ^ "City and County Officers". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 13, 1871. Retrieved February 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.