1838 Boston mayoral election

The 1838 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Samuel Atkins Eliot to a third consecutive term. It was held on December 10, 1838.[1]

1838 Boston mayoral election
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Candidate Samuel Atkins Eliot Caleb Eddy
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 3,766 2,341
Percentage 59.90% 37.24%

Mayor before election

Samuel Atkins Eliot
Whig

Elected mayor

Samuel Atkins Eliot
Whig

Candidates

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Eliot was the Whig Party nominee. Eddy was the Democratic Party nominee.[2]

Results

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1838 Boston mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Samuel Atkins Eliot (incumbent) 3,766 59.90
Democratic Caleb Eddy 2,341 37.24
Scattering Other 180 2.86
Total votes 6,287 100

See also

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References

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  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. 50. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Boston Mayor". Piney Woods Planter. December 29, 1838. Retrieved April 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.