1848 Philadelphia mayoral election

Election in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania January 2025 September 2023 1848 Philadelphia mayoral election presidential no 1847 1849 File:John-Swift-Mayor-of-Philadelphia-e1486412581340 (1).jpg John Swift 8,440 62.09% File:3x4.svg Samuel Badger 5,079 37.36% Mayor John Swift Whig Party (United States) John Swift Whig Party (United States) The 1848 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of John Swift to a twelfth overall non-consecutive term. 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 1848 Philadelphia mayoral election resultsMayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000 https://www.phila.gov/PHILS/Mayorlst.htm City of Philadelphia 28 April 2019 John Swift (incumbent) 8,440 62.09% Samuel Badger 5,079 37.36% Thomas Wattson 75 0.55% 13,594 References 2 1848 Philadelphia Philadelphia mayoral Category:19th century in Philadelphia