December 1854 Boston mayoral election
Election in Massachusetts, United States
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The Boston mayoral election of 1854 saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Jerome V. C. Smith. It was held on December 11, 1854.[1]
December 11, 1854
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Candidates
- Isaac Adams (Democratic Party),[2] inventor and former member of the Massachusetts Senate
- Jerome V. C. Smith (Know Nothing),[3][2] incumbent mayor
- George Bruce Upton (Whig Party),[2] former member of the Massachusetts Executive Council
Results
The Know Nothings performed strongly in the December 1854 Boston municipal elections, winning not only the mayoralty, but also control of both chambers of the Boston City Council. The New York Daily Herald reported that the Know Nothings won the all seats on the Boston Board of Aldermen and three-quarters of the Boston Common Council.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Know Nothing | Jerome V. C. Smith (incumbent) | 6,429 | 55.50 | |
| Whig | George Bruce Upton | 4,409 | 38.06 | |
| Democratic | Isaac Adams | 703 | 6.07 | |
| Other | Scattering | 42 | 0.36 | |
| Turnout | 11,583 | 100 | ||
