1839 Philadelphia mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 1839 Philadelphia mayoral election presidential no 1838 1840 General election vote General election percentage City Council vote City Council percentage John-Swift-Mayor-of-Philadelphia-e1486412581340 (1).jpg John Swift 3,343 35.92% 26 100% John Kintzing Kane, 1824.jpg John K. Kane 3,294 35.39% 0 0.00% 3x4.svg John C. Montgomery 2,670 28.69% Mayor Isaac Roach John Swift Whig Party (United States) The 1839 Philadelphia mayoral election saw John Swift return to office for a seventh overall non-consecutive term. This was the first Philadelphia mayoral election in which members of the general public were able to vote. Prior to this, the City Council solely elected mayors of Philadelphia. Beginning in 1839, the city began to operate under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate received 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 General election 1839 Philadelphia mayoral election results (general election)Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000 https://www.phila.gov/PHILS/Mayorlst.htm City of Philadelphia 28 April 2019 John Swift 3,343 35.92% John K. Kane 3,294 35.39% John C. Montgomery 2,670 28.69% 9,307 City Council (runoff) 1839 Philadelphia mayoral election results (City Council runoff) John Swift 26 100% John K. Kane 0 0.00% 26 References 2 1839 Philadelphia Philadelphia mayoral Category:19th century in Philadelphia