1887 Philadelphia mayoral election

Philadelphia mayoral election

1887 Philadelphia mayoral election

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Nominee Edwin Henry Fitler George deBenneville Keim
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 90,211 62,263
Percentage 59.17% 40.84%

Mayor before election

William Burns Smith
Republican

Elected Mayor

Edwin Henry Fitler
Republican

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The 1887 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election Edwin Henry Fitler. This was the first Philadelphia mayoral election to a 4-year term.[1] Previously, since 1862, mayoral elections had been for three-year terms.[1]

Results

1887 Philadelphia mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Edwin Henry Fitler 90,211 59.17%
Democratic George deBenneville Keim 62,263 40.84%
Turnout 152,474

References

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