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1823 Boston mayoral election

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1823 Boston mayoral election
← 1822 April 14, 1823 1824 →
 
Candidate Josiah Quincy III George Blake
Popular vote 2,505 2,180
Percentage 52.56% 45.74%

Mayor before election

John Pillips

Elected mayor

Josiah Quincy III
Federalist

The 1823 Boston mayoral election saw the election of Josiah Quincy III. It was held on April 14, 1823.[1] His opponent was George Blake, the U.S. district attorney for District of Massachusetts.

Results

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1823 Boston mayoral election[1]
Candidate Votes %
Josiah Quincy III (incumbent) 2,505 52.56
George Blake 2,180 45.74
Scattering 81 1.70
Total votes 4,766 100

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. 49. Retrieved April 7, 2023.