1845 Philadelphia mayoral election|
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| Nominee |
John Swift |
Elhanan W. Keyser |
James Page |
| General election vote |
4,979 |
4,538 |
3,946 |
| General election percentage |
36.77% |
33.51% |
29.14% |
| City Council vote |
31 |
0 |
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| City Council percentage |
100% |
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 |
Votes |
% |
| John Swift |
4,979 |
36.77% |
| Elhanan W. Keyser |
4,538 |
33.51% |
| James Page |
3,946 |
29.14% |
| John Bouvier |
78 |
0.58% |
| Total votes |
13,541 |
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City Council (runoff)
1845 Philadelphia mayoral election results (City Council runoff)[1]
| Candidate |
Votes |
% |
| John Swift |
31 |
100% |
| John K. Kane |
0 |
0.00% |
| Total votes |
31 |
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Government