1847 Boston mayoral election

The 1847 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Josiah Quincy Jr. to a third consecutive term. It was held on December 13, 1847.

Candidates

• Ninian C. Betton ("Native American Party" –Know Nothing), candidate for mayor in 1846
• Charles G. Goodrich (Democratic Party), candidate for mayor in 1846
• William Parker (independent Whig), former acting mayor of Boston
• Josiah Quincy Jr. (Whig Party), incumbent mayor

Results

See also

• List of mayors of Boston, Massachusetts

References