1899 Philadelphia mayoral election

Summary

The 1899 Philadelphia mayoral election saw Samuel Howell Ashbridge elected as mayor of Philadelphia.

1899 Philadelphia mayoral election

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Nominee Samuel Howell Ashbridge W. Horace Hoskins
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 145,778 23,557
Percentage 84.29% 13.62%

Mayor before election

Charles F. Warwick
Republican

Elected Mayor

Samuel Howell Ashbridge
Republican

Results edit

1899 Philadelphia mayoral election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Samuel Howell Ashbridge 145,778 84.29%
Democratic W. Horace Hoskins 23,557 13.62%
Populist J. Emory Bryan 1,701 0.98%
Prohibition Lewis L. Eavenson 1,233 0.71%
Single Tax Herman V. Hetzel 671 0.39%
Turnout 172,940

References edit

  1. ^ "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  2. ^ "RaceID=40934". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 30, 2019.