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The Boston mayoral election of 1860 saw the election of Democratic Party nominee Joseph Wightman. This was the first Boston mayoral election won by a Democratic Party nominee.[1] It was held on December 10, 1860.[2]

Wightman was nominated by both the Democratic and Union tickets. His opponent, Moses Kimball, was nominated by the Republican Party.[3]

Results

1860 Boston mayoral election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph Wightman 8,834 60.43
Republican Moses Kimball 5,674 38.81
Other Scattering 111 0.76
Turnout 14,619 100

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References

  1. ^ Vrabel, Jim (2004), When in Boston: A Time Line & Almanac, Boston, MA: University Press of New England (UPNE), p. 173
  2. ^ 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. 53. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Municipal Election in Boston". New York Daily Herald. December 11, 1860. Retrieved April 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.