1855 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1855 saw the election of Alexander H. Rice.

Boston mayoral election, 1855
December 10, 1855
 
Candidate Alexander H. Rice Nathaniel B. Shurtleff
Party Republican Know Nothing
Popular vote 7,401% 5,390
Percentage 57.60% 41.95%
Mayor before election

Jerome V. C. Smith
Know Nothing

 Elected Mayor

Alexander H. Rice
Republican

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This was an early victory for a young Republican Party.

Results
1855 Boston mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alexander H. Rice 7,401 57.60%
Know Nothing Nathaniel B. Shurtleff 5,390 41.95%
Other Scattering 59 0.46%
Turnout 12,850

See also

References
  1. "RaceID=730625". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
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