The 1846 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Josiah Quincy Jr. It was held on December 14, 1846.

Candidates

  • Ninian C. Betton ("Native American Party" –Know Nothing), former member of the Boston Common Council
  • Charles G. Goodrich (Democratic Party/Locofoco)
  • Josiah Quincy Jr. (Whig Party), incumbent mayor

Campaign

Incumbent mayor Josiah Quincy Jr. was a strong front-runner. Whigs performed strongly in the coinciding city elections that year.

Results

See also

  • List of mayors of Boston, Massachusetts

References


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