1837 Boston mayoral election
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The 1837 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Samuel Atkins Eliot. It was held on December 11, 1837.[1]
Candidates
Eliot sought reelection. Amasa Walker was the Democratic Party/locofoco nominee. Also running was former mayor Theodore Lyman II.[2]
Results
As part of the scattering, Lyman received more than 300 votes, by one account around 1,200 or more.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Atkins Eliot (incumbent) | 3,475 | 55.57 | ||
| Democratic | Amasa Walker | 1,127 | 18.02 | |
| Scattering | Other (including Lyman) | 1,651 | 26.40 | |
| Total votes | 6,253 | 100 | ||
See also
References
- ^ a b A Catalogue of the City Councils of Boston, 1822-1908, Roxbury, 1846-1867, Charlestown, 1847-1873 and of the Selectmen of Boston, 1634-1822: Also of Various Other Town and Municipal Officers. City of Boston Printing Department. 1909. p. 50. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "Boston Election". Fall River Monitor. December 16, 1837. Retrieved April 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Boston City Elections". Fall River Monitor. Boston Patriot. December 16, 1837. Retrieved April 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.