1862 Philadelphia mayoral election

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The 1862 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Alexander Henry to a third consecutive term. It was the first Philadelphia mayoral election to a three-year term, as previous elections since 1854 had been for two-year terms.

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1862 Philadelphia mayoral election
← 1860
1865 â†’
 
Nominee Alexander Henry Daniel M. Fox
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 37,219 31,558
Percentage 54.12% 45.88%

Mayor before election

Alexander Henry
Republican

Elected mayor

Alexander Henry
Republican

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Results

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1862 Philadelphia mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alexander Henry (incumbent) 37,219 54.12
Democratic Daniel M. Fox 31,558 45.88
Turnout 78,777
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