1832 Boston mayoral election
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The 1832 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of incumbent Charles Wells. It was held on December 10, 1832.[1]
Charles Wells ran as the National Republican Party nominee.[2] His opponent, Samuel A. Wells was nominated by the Anti-Masonic Party. Theodore Lyman II also ran.[3]
Results
[edit]Lyman received approximately 200 votes, counted in the scattering.[3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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National Republican | Charles Wells (incumbent) | 2,918 | 78.86 | |
Anti-Masonic | Samuel A. Wells | 469 | 12.68 | |
Scattering | Other (including Lyman) | 313 | 8.46 | |
Total votes | 3,700 | 100 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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. 49. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "The National Gazette". The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 7, 1832. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Brief Notices". Niles National Register. December 22, 1832 – via Newspapers.com.