1853 Philadelphia mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 1853 Philadelphia mayoral election presidential no 1852 1854 Charles Gilpin mayor (3x4a).webp Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) 8,002 64.56% 3x4.svg John Thompson Independent politician 4,392 35.44% Mayor Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) The 1853 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin to a fourth consecutive term. This would ultimately be the last mayoral election before Philadelphia's county-city consolidation. It would also be the last held for a single-year term as Philadelphia mayor. 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 1853 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 (incumbent) 8,002 64.56% Independent politician John Thompson 4,392 35.44% 12,394 References 2collapsed 1853 Philadelphia Philadelphia mayoral Category:19th century in Philadelphia