1856 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1856 saw the reelection of Alexander H. Rice.

Boston mayoral election, 1856
December 8, 1856
 
Candidate Alexander H. Rice Jonathan Preston
Party Republican Citizens
Popular vote 8,714 2,025
Percentage 80.92% 18.80%
Mayor before election

Alexander H. Rice
Republican

 Elected Mayor

Alexander H. Rice
Republican

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Results
1856 Boston mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alexander H. Rice (incumbent) 8,714 80.92%
Citizens Jonathan Preston 2,025 18.80%
Other Scattering 30 0.28%
Turnout 10,769

See also

References
  1. "RaceID=730627". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
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