1846 Boston mayoral election
Election in Massachusetts, United States
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The 1846 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Josiah Quincy Jr. It was held on December 14, 1846.[1]
December 14, 1846
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Candidates
- Ninian C. Betton ("Native American Party" âKnow Nothing),[2] former member of the Boston Common Council[3]
- Charles G. Goodrich (Democratic Party/Locofoco)[4][5]
- Josiah Quincy Jr. (Whig Party), incumbent mayor[6]
Campaign
Incumbent mayor Josiah Quincy Jr. was a strong front-runner.[6] Whigs performed strongly in the coinciding city elections that year.[5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Josiah Quincy Jr. (incumbent) | 3,846 | 64.62 | |
| Democratic | Charles B. Goodrich | 1,319 | 22.16 | |
| Know Nothing | Ninian C. Betton | 735 | 12.35 | |
| Scattering | Other | 52 | 0.87 | |
| Total votes | 5,952 | 100 | ||