1856 Boston mayoral election
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The Boston mayoral election of 1856 saw the reelection of Alexander H. Rice. It was held on December 8, 1856.[1]
Rice was running on the "Citizen's" slate, which performed very well in the coinciding City Council elections as well. His opponent, Jonathan Preston, was the nominee of the "American Party" (Know Nothings) and the Republican Party.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens | Alexander H. Rice (incumbent) | 8,714 | 80.92 | |
| Know Nothing | Jonathan Preston | 2,025 | 18.80 | |
| Other | Scattering | 30 | 0.28 | |
| Turnout | 10,769 | |||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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. 53. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "The Municipal Elections". Greenfield Democrat. December 15, 1856. Retrieved April 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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