December 1845 Boston mayoral election

The December 1845 Boston mayoral election saw the election of Whig Party nominee Josiah Quincy Jr. It was held on December 8, 1845.

December 1845 Boston mayoral election
December 8, 1845
 
Candidate Josiah Quincy Jr. William S. Damrell John T. Heard
Party Whig Know Nothing Democratic
Popular vote 5,333 1,647 1,354
Percentage 63.25% 19.54% 16.06%

Mayor before election

Benson Leavitt (acting mayor)
Whig

Elected Mayor

Josiah Quincy Jr.
Whig

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