The 1884 Philadelphia mayoral election saw William Burns Smith defeat incumbent mayor Samuel G. King. This would ultimately be the last election to a three-year term as mayor, as the city subsequently extended mayoral terms to four years.[1]
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | William Burns Smith | 79,552 | 53.04% | |
Democratic | Samuel G. King (incumbent) | 70,440 | 46.96% | |
Turnout | 149,992 |