1838 Chicago mayoral election

The 1838 Chicago mayoral election saw Whig nominee Buckner Stith Morris defeat Democrat William Jones by an 8.5 point margin.

Chicago mayoral election, 1838
March 6, 1838
 
Candidate Buckner Stith Morris William Jones
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 377 318
Percentage 54.25% 45.76%
Mayor before election

William B. Ogden
Democratic

 Elected Mayor

Buckner Stith Morris
Whig

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The election was held on March 6.

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