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The December 1845 Boston mayoral election saw the election of Whig Party nominee Josiah Quincy Jr. It was held on December 8, 1845.[1]
Candidates
- William S. Damrell ("Native American Party" –Know Nothing)[2][3]
- John T. Heard (Democratic Party/Locofoco)[2][3]
- Josiah Quincy Jr. (Whig Party)[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Josiah Quincy Jr. | 5,333 | 63.25 | |
| Know Nothing | William S. Damrell | 1,647 | 19.54 | |
| Democratic | John T. Heard | 1,354 | 16.06 | |
| Scattering | Other | 97 | 1.15 | |
| Total votes | 8,431 | 100 | ||
Aftermath
Quincy's majority over Know-Nothing nominee Darrell led The Boston Post to run the headline "Nativeism deceased of the Quincy".[2] The Whig Party overwhelmingly triumphed in the other coinciding municipal elections.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b A Catalogue of the City Councils of Boston, 1822-1908, Roxbury, 1846-1867, Charlestown, 1847-1873 and of the Selectmen of Boston, 1634-1822: Also of Various Other Town and Municipal Officers. City of Boston Printing Department. 1909. p. 51. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Nativeism deceased of the Quincy". Litchfield Enquirer. December 18, 1845. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Mayor of Boston". Huron Reflector. December 23, 1845. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Votes for Mayor of Boston, from 1841 to 1849". Boston Evening Transcript. November 23, 1849. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Western Interests". Alton Weekly Telegraph. December 27, 1845. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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