1868 Philadelphia mayoral election

Summary

The 1868 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Daniel M. Fox.

1868 Philadelphia mayoral election
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Nominee Daniel M. Fox Hector Tyndale
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 61,517 59,679
Percentage 50.76% 49.24%

Mayor before election

Morton McMichael
Republican

Elected Mayor

Daniel M. Fox
Democratic

The margin of the election was close, and the results were contested and resolved in court.[1]

Results edit

1868 Philadelphia mayoral election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Daniel M. Fox 61,517 50.76%
Republican Hector Tyndale 59,679 49.24%
Turnout 121,196

References edit

  1. ^ Young, John Russell (1898). Memorial History of the City of Philadelphia, From Its First Settlement to Year 1895, Volume II. New York History Company. p. 537. ISBN 9785871274941.
  2. ^ "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.