1854 Philadelphia mayoral election

Summary

The 1854 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Robert T. Conrad.

1854 Philadelphia mayoral election
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Nominee Robert T. Conrad Richard Vaux
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 29,507 21,011
Percentage 58.41% 41.59%

Mayor before election

Charles Gilpin
Whig

Elected Mayor

Robert T. Conrad
Whig

This was the first mayoral election since Philadelphia's county-city consolidation.[1] It was also the first election to a two-year term, with previous elections having been to only a single-year term.[1] It was also the last won by the Whig Party.[1]

Results edit

1854 Philadelphia mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Robert T. Conrad 29,507 58.41%
Democratic Richard Vaux 21,011 41.59%
Turnout 50,518

References edit

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