1848 Chicago mayoral election
In the Chicago mayoral election of 1848, independent Democratic candidate James H. Woodworth defeated incumbent Democrat James Curtiss.
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The election took place during a time of instability within the two major national political parties (the Democrats and the Whigs). Woodworth's victory dealt a significant blow to Chicago's Democratic organization.[1]
General election
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Independent Democratic | James H. Woodworth | 1,971 | 59.15 | |
Democratic | James Curtiss (incumbent) | 1,361 | 40.85 | |
Turnout | 3,334 |
References
- "James Hutchinson Woodworth". Chicago's Mayors. Chicago Public Library. 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
- "Chicago Mayors, 1837-2007". www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- "RaceID=486027". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
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