The 1846 Philadelphia mayoral election saw John Swift reelected to office for a tenth overall non-consecutive term.[1]

Electoral system

Beginning in 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor. However, if no candidate received a majority, the City Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers.[1]

Results

General election

1846 Philadelphia mayoral election results (general election)[1]
Candidate Votes %
John Swift (incumbent) 5,562 45.40%
Richard Vaux 3,402 27.77%
Peter A. Brown 3,244 26.48%
Thomas Hansell 31 0.25%
Others 11 0.09%
Total votes 12,250

City Council (runoff)

1846 Philadelphia mayoral election results (City Council runoff)[1]
Candidate Votes %
John Swift (incumbent) 30 100%
Richard Vaux 0 0.00%
Total votes 30

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.