1848 Chicago mayoral election

In the Chicago mayoral election of 1848, independent Democratic candidate James H. Woodworth defeated incumbent Democrat James Curtiss.

1848 Chicago mayoral election
 
Nominee James H. Woodworth James Curtiss
Party Independent Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 1,971 1,361
Percentage 59.15% 40.85%

Mayor before election

James Curtiss
Democratic

Elected Mayor

James H. Woodworth
Independent Democratic

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

1848 Chicago mayoral election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Democratic James H. Woodworth 1,971 59.15
Democratic James Curtiss (incumbent) 1,361 40.85
Turnout 3,334

References

  1. "James Hutchinson Woodworth". Chicago's Mayors. Chicago Public Library. 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  2. "Chicago Mayors, 1837-2007". www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  3. "RaceID=486027". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
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