1840 Boston mayoral election

The 1840 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Jonathan Chapman. It was held on December 14, 1840.

1840 Boston mayoral election
December 14, 1840
 
Candidate Jonathan Chapman Charles Gordon Greene
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 5,224 2,606
Percentage 66.52% 33.18%

Mayor before election

Jonathan Chapman
Whig

Elected Mayor

Jonathan Chapman
Whig

Chapman's two-to-one share of the vote was considered a large victory.

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