1887 Philadelphia mayoral election

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The 1887 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election Edwin Henry Fitler. This was the first Philadelphia mayoral election to a 4-year term.[1] Previously, since 1862, mayoral elections had been for three-year terms.[1]

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1887 Philadelphia mayoral election

← 1884
1891 â†’
 
Nominee Edwin Henry Fitler George deBenneville Keim
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 90,211 62,263
Percentage 59.17% 40.84%

Mayor before election

William Burns Smith
Republican

Elected mayor

Edwin Henry Fitler
Republican

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Results

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1887 Philadelphia mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Edwin Henry Fitler 90,211 59.17%
Democratic George deBenneville Keim 62,263 40.84%
Turnout 152,474
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