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1853 Philadelphia mayoral election
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Mayor before election; Charles Gilpin; Whig	Elected Mayor ; Charles Gilpin; Whig

The 1853 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin to a fourth consecutive term.^[1]

This would ultimately be the last mayoral election before Philadelphia's county-city consolidation.^[1] It would also be the last held for a single-year term as Philadelphia mayor.^[1]

Electoral system edit

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 edit

1853 Philadelphia mayoral election results^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Whig	Charles Gilpin (incumbent)	8,002	64.56%
	Independent	John Thompson	4,392	35.44%
Total votes			12,394

References edit

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.

[city1-1] "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.

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