1850 Philadelphia mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 1850 Philadelphia mayoral election presidential no 1849 1851 Charles Gilpin mayor (3x4a).webp Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) 7,363 58.88% Joel Jones (1795–1860).png Joel Jones Independent politician 5,081 40.63% Mayor Joel Jones Independent politician Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) The 1850 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin. Electoral system Beginning 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. Results 1850 Philadelphia mayoral election resultsMayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000 https://www.phila.gov/PHILS/Mayorlst.htm City of Philadelphia 28 April 2019 Whig Party (United States) Charles Gilpin 7,363 58.88% Independent politician Joel Jones (incumbent) 5,081 40.63% Independent politician W. J. A. Birkey 46 0.37% Other Other 16 0.13% 12,506 References 2 1850 Philadelphia Philadelphia mayoral Category:19th century in Philadelphia