1839 Philadelphia mayoral election|
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| Nominee |
John Swift |
John K. Kane |
John C. Montgomery |
| General election vote |
3,343 |
3,294 |
2,670 |
| General election percentage |
35.92% |
35.39% |
28.69% |
| City Council vote |
26 |
0 |
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| City Council percentage |
100% |
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 |
Votes |
% |
| John Swift |
3,343 |
35.92% |
| John K. Kane |
3,294 |
35.39% |
| John C. Montgomery |
2,670 |
28.69% |
| Total votes |
9,307 |
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City Council (runoff)
1839 Philadelphia mayoral election results (City Council runoff)[1]
| Candidate |
Votes |
% |
| John Swift |
26 |
100% |
| John K. Kane |
0 |
0.00% |
| Total votes |
26 |
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Government