1848 Boston mayoral election

The 1848 Boston mayoral election saw the election of Whig Party nominee John P. Bigelow. It was held on December 11, 1848. Incumbent Whig mayor Josiah Quincy Jr. was not a nominee for reelection.

1848 Boston mayoral election
December 11, 1848
 
Candidate John P. Bigelow John W. James
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 5,150 1,143
Percentage 66.03% 14.65%

 
Candidate Bradford Sumner Jerome V. C. Smith
Party Free Soil Know Nothing
Popular vote 929 417
Percentage 11.91% 5.35%

Mayor before election

Josiah Quincy Jr.
Whig

Elected Mayor

John P. Bigelow
Whig

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