1839 Chicago mayoral election

The 1839 Chicago mayoral election saw Whig nominee Benjamin Wright Raymond defeat Democratic nominee James Curtiss by a landslide 25 point margin.

Chicago mayoral election, 1839
March 5, 1839
 
Candidate Benjamin Wright Raymond James Curtiss
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 353 212
Percentage 62.48% 37.52%
Mayor before election

Buckner Stith Morris
Whig

 Elected Mayor

Benjamin Wright Raymond
Whig

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The election was held on March 5.

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