1856 Philadelphia mayoral election

The Philadelphia mayoral election of 1856 saw the election of Richard Vaux.

Philadelphia mayoral election, 1856
 
Nominee Richard Vaux Henry Dunning Moore
Party Democratic American Republican
Popular vote 29,534 25,445
Percentage 53.45% 46.05%
Mayor before election

Robert T. Conrad
Whig

 Elected Mayor

Richard Vaux
Democratic

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Results
1856 Philadelphia mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard Vaux 29,534 53.45%
American Republican Henry Dunning Moore 25,445 46.05%
- William B. Thomas 275 0.50%
Turnout 55,254

References
  1. "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
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