The 1849 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Joel Jones.[1]
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Electoral system
editBeginning in 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor. However, if no candidate received a majority, the City Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers.[1]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Joel Jones | 6,429 | 50.19% | |
| Whig | Charles Gilpin | 6,364 | 49.68% | |
| Other | Other | 16 | 0.13% | |
| Total votes | 12,809 | |||
References
edit- ^ a b c "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.