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In the 1859 Chicago mayoral election, incumbent Republican John Charles Haines defeated Democratic challenger Marcus D. Gilman.

The election was held on March 1.[1]

Results

1859 Chicago mayoral election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Charles Haines (incumbent) 8,587 52.63
Democratic Marcus D. Gilman 7,728 47.37
Turnout 16,315

References

  1. ^ "Mayor John Charles Haines Biography". www.chipublib.org. Chicago Public Library. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "Chicago Mayors, 1837-2007". www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "RaceID=486038". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 12, 2019.