1838 Chicago mayoral election

The 1838 Chicago mayoral election saw Whig nominee Buckner Morris defeat Democrat William Jones by an 8.5 point margin.

Chicago mayoral election, 1838
March 6, 1838
 
Candidate Buckner Stith Morris William Jones
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 377 318
Percentage 54.25% 45.76%

Mayor before election

William B. Ogden
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Buckner Stith Morris
Whig

The election was held on March 6.[1]

Results

1839 Chicago mayoral election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Buckner Stith Morris 377 54.25
Democratic William Jones 318 45.76
Turnout 695

References

  1. "Mayor Buckner Stith Morris Biography". Chicago Public Library. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  2. "Chicago Mayors, 1837-2007". www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  3. "RaceID=486017". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
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