1851 Philadelphia mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 1851 Philadelphia mayoral election presidential no 1850 1852 Charles Gilpin mayor (3x4a).webp Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) 9,275 70.22% John-Swift-Mayor-of-Philadelphia-e1486412581340 (1).jpg John Swift Democratic Party (United States) 3,934 29.78% Mayor Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) The 1851 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 1851 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) 9,275 70.22% Democratic Party (United States) John Swift 3,934 29.78% 13,209 References 2 1851 Philadelphia Philadelphia mayoral Category:19th century in Philadelphia