1852 Philadelphia mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 1852 Philadelphia mayoral election presidential no 1851 1853 File:Charles Gilpin mayor (3x4a).webp Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) 8,792 64.99% 3x4.svg William Badger Independent politician 4,328 31.99% Mayor Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) Charles Gilpin Whig Party (United States) The 1852 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin to a third 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 1852 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) 8,792 64.99% Independent politician William Badger 4,328 31.99% Independent politician John S. Warner 408 3.02% 13,528 References 2collapsed 1852 Philadelphia Philadelphia mayoral Category:19th century in Philadelphia