1849 Philadelphia mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 1849 Philadelphia mayoral election presidential no 1848 1850 Joel Jones (1795–1860).png Joel Jones Independent politician 6,429 50.19% Charles Gilpin mayor (3x4a).webp Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) 6,364 49.68% Mayor John Swift Whig Party (United States) Joel Jones Independent politician The 1849 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Joel Jones. 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 1849 Philadelphia mayoral election resultsMayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000 https://www.phila.gov/PHILS/Mayorlst.htm City of Philadelphia 28 April 2019 Independent politician Joel Jones 6,429 50.19% Whig Party (United States) Charles Gilpin 6,364 49.68% Other Other 16 0.13% 12,809 References 2 1849 Philadelphia Philadelphia mayoral Category:19th century in Philadelphia