1856 Philadelphia mayoral election

1856 Philadelphia mayoral election

Nominee Richard Vaux Henry Dunning Moore Party Democratic American Republican Popular vote 29,534 25,445 Percentage 53.45% 46.05%

Mayor before election Robert T. Conrad Whig Elected mayor Richard Vaux Democratic

The 1856 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Richard Vaux.

Results

1856 Philadelphia mayoral election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Richard Vaux	29,534	53.45%
	American Republican	Henry Dunning Moore	25,445	46.05%
	-	William B. Thomas	275	0.50%
Turnout			55,254

References

1. "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.