1849 Boston mayoral election
Election in Massachusetts, United States
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The 1849 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of incumbent Whig mayor John P. Bigelow. It was held on December 10, 1849.[1]
December 10, 1849
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Candidates
- John P. Bigelow (Whig Party), incumbent mayor[2][3]
- Joseph Hall (Democratic Party),[3] former member of the United States House of Representatives from Maine and former measurer of the Boston Custom House
- Bradford Sumner (Free Soil Party),[3] candidate for mayor in 1839, 1842, and 1848, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in 1838 and 1839
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | John P. Bigelow (incumbent) | 4,543 | 80.68 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Hall | 705 | 12.52 | |
| Free Soil | Bradford Sumner | 349 | 6.20 | |
| Scattering | Other | 34 | 0.60 | |
| Total votes | 5,631 | 100 | ||