1859 Boston mayoral election
Election in Massachusetts, United States
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The Boston mayoral election of 1859 saw the reelection of Frederic W. Lincoln Jr. to a third consecutive term. It was held on December 12, 1859.[1]
December 12, 1859
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Lincoln was nominated on a "Citizens" ticket, but received support from "old Whigs and Conservatives".[2] He was considered to be a Republican.[3] Wightman was nominated by the Democratic Party. Palmer was nominated by a temperance party.[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens | Frederic W. Lincoln Jr. (incumbent) | 5,950 | 52.10 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Wightman | 4,827 | 42.26 | |
| Temperance | Julius A. Palmer Jr. | 628 | 5.50 | |
| Other | Scattering | 16 | 0.14 | |
| Turnout | 11,421 | |||
