The 1853 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin to a fourth consecutive term.[1]
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This would ultimately be the last mayoral election before Philadelphia's county-city consolidation.[1] It would also be the last held for a single-year term as Philadelphia mayor.[1]
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 | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Charles Gilpin (incumbent) | 8,002 | 64.56% | |
| Independent | John Thompson | 4,392 | 35.44% | |
| Total votes | 12,394 | |||