1848 Chicago mayoral election
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The 1848 Chicago mayoral election , independent Democratic candidate James H. Woodworth defeated incumbent Democrat James Curtiss.
The election took place during a time of instability within the two major national political parties (the Democrats and the Whigs). Woodworth's victory dealt a significant blow to Chicago's Democratic organization.[1]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Independent Democrat | James H. Woodworth | 1,971 | 59.15 | |
| Democratic | James Curtiss (incumbent) | 1,361 | 40.85 | |
| Turnout | 3,334 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "James Hutchinson Woodworth". Chicago's Mayors. Chicago Public Library. 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2009.
- ^ "Chicago Mayors, 1837-2007". www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "RaceID=486027". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 11, 2018.