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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1840 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Jonathan Chapman. It was held on December 14, 1840.[1]
Chapman's two-to-one share of the vote was considered a large victory.[2]
Campaign[edit]
Incumbent mayor Jonathan Chapman was the Whig Party candidate. Charles Gordon Greene was the Democratic Party/tory nominee.[2][3][4] Very little campaigning occurred by either party, save for in a few competitive wards.[3]
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References[edit]
^ a b "Matters and Things in General". Fall River Monitor. December 19, 1840. Retrieved April 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
^ a b "Boston Election". Portland Press Herald. December 16, 1840. Retrieved April 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Mayor of Boston". North Sta. December 25, 1840. Retrieved April 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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