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The 1832 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of incumbent Charles Wells. It was held on December 10, 1832.[1]

Charles Wells ran as the National Republican Party nominee.[2] His opponent, Samuel A. Wells was nominated by the Anti-Masonic Party. Theodore Lyman II also ran.[3]

Results

Lyman received approximately 200 votes, counted in the scattering.[3]

1832 Boston mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican Charles Wells (incumbent) 2,918 78.86
Anti-Masonic Samuel A. Wells 469 12.68
Scattering Other (including Lyman) 313 8.46
Total votes 3,700 100

See also

References

  1. ^ 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. 49. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "The National Gazette". The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 7, 1832. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "Brief Notices". Niles National Register. December 22, 1832 – via Newspapers.com.
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