1857 Chicago mayoral election

In the 1857 Chicago mayoral election, Republican John Wentworth defeated Democrat Benjamin F. Carver by a ten-point margin.

Chicago mayoral election, 1857
March 3, 1857
 
Candidate John Wentworth Benjamin F. Carver
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 5,933 4,842
Percentage 55.06% 44.94%
Mayor before election

Thomas Dyer
Democratic

 Elected Mayor

John Wentworth
Republican

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The election was held on March 3.

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