1853 Philadelphia mayoral election

The Philadelphia mayoral election of 1853 saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin to a fourth consecutive term.[1]

Philadelphia mayoral election, 1853

Nominee Charles Gilpin John Thompson Party Whig Independent Popular vote 8,002 4,392 Percentage 64.56% 35.44%

Mayor before election Charles Gilpin Whig Elected Mayor Charles Gilpin Whig

This would ultimately be the last mayoral election before Philadelphia's county-city consolidation.[1] It would also be the last held for a single-year term as Philadelphia mayor.[1]

Electoral system

Beginning in 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor. However, if no candidate received a majority, the City Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers.[1]

Results

1853 Philadelphia mayoral election results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Whig	Charles Gilpin	8,002	64.56%
	Independent	John Thompson	4,392	35.44%
Total votes			12,394

References

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