1860 Boston mayoral election
Election in Massachusetts, United States
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The Boston mayoral election of 1860 saw the election of Democratic Party nominee Joseph Wightman. This was the first Boston mayoral election won by a Democratic Party nominee.[1] It was held on December 10, 1860.[2]
December 10, 1860
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Wightman was nominated by both the Democratic and Union tickets. His opponent, Moses Kimball, was nominated by the Republican Party.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Wightman | 8,834 | 60.43 | |
| Republican | Moses Kimball | 5,674 | 38.81 | |
| Other | Scattering | 111 | 0.76 | |
| Turnout | 14,619 | 100 | ||
