1860 Philadelphia mayoral election
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The 1860 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Alexander Henry.
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This was the first Philadelphia mayoral election won by the then-young Republican Party under its current name. Prior to this election, the party was known as the People's Party in Pennsylvania.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alexander Henry (incumbent) | 36,658 | 50.61% | |
| Democratic | John Robbins | 35,776 | 49.39% | |
| Turnout | 72,434 | |||