1846 Philadelphia mayoral election|
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| Nominee |
John Swift |
Richard Vaux |
Peter A. Brown |
| General election vote |
5,562 |
3,402 |
3,244 |
| General election percentage |
45.40% |
27.77% |
26.48% |
| City Council vote |
30 |
0 |
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| City Council percentage |
100% |
0.00% |
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The 1846 Philadelphia mayoral election saw John Swift reelected to office for a tenth 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
1846 Philadelphia mayoral election results (general election)[1]
| Candidate |
Votes |
% |
| John Swift (incumbent) |
5,562 |
45.40% |
| Richard Vaux |
3,402 |
27.77% |
| Peter A. Brown |
3,244 |
26.48% |
| Thomas Hansell |
31 |
0.25% |
| Others |
11 |
0.09% |
| Total votes |
12,250 |
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City Council (runoff)
1846 Philadelphia mayoral election results (City Council runoff)[1]
| Candidate |
Votes |
% |
| John Swift (incumbent) |
30 |
100% |
| Richard Vaux |
0 |
0.00% |
| Total votes |
30 |
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Government