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The 1854 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Robert T. Conrad.

This was the first mayoral election since Philadelphia's county-city consolidation.[1] It was also the first election to a two-year term, with previous elections having been to only a single-year term.[1] It was also the last won by the Whig Party.[1]

Results

1854 Philadelphia mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Robert T. Conrad 29,507 58.41%
Democratic Richard Vaux 21,011 41.59%
Turnout 50,518

References

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