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The 1843 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of John Morin Scott to a third consecutive term.[1]
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]
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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John Morin Scott (incumbent) | 6,585 | 62.33% | |
Samuel H. Perkins | 3,976 | 37.65% | |
Others | 3 | 0.03% | |
Total votes | 10,564 |