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1868 Philadelphia mayoral election

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The 1868 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Daniel M. Fox.

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1868 Philadelphia mayoral election
← 1865
1871 â†’
 
Nominee Daniel M. Fox Hector Tyndale
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 61,517 59,679
Percentage 50.76% 49.24%

Mayor before election

Morton McMichael
Republican

Elected mayor

Daniel M. Fox
Democratic

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The margin of the election was close, and the results were contested and resolved in court.[1]

Results

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1868 Philadelphia mayoral election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Daniel M. Fox 61,517 50.76%
Republican Hector Tyndale 59,679 49.24%
Turnout 121,196
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