1838 Chicago mayoral election

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The 1838 Chicago mayoral election saw Whig nominee Buckner Stith Morris defeat Democrat William Jones by an 8.5 point margin.

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Chicago mayoral election, 1838
← 1837
March 6, 1838
1839 â†’
 
Candidate Buckner Stith Morris William Jones
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 377 318
Percentage 54.25% 45.76%
Mayor before election

William B. Ogden
Democratic

 Elected mayor

Buckner Stith Morris
Whig

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The election was held on March 6.[1]

Results

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1839 Chicago mayoral election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Buckner Stith Morris 377 54.25
Democratic William Jones 318 45.76
Turnout 695
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