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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.[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Whig | Josiah Quincy Jr. (incumbent) | 4,756 | 53.46 | |
Democratic | Charles G. Goodrich | 1,657 | 18.63 | |
Ind. Whig | William Parker | 1,547 | 17.39 | |
Know Nothing | Ninian C. Betton | 866 | 9.73 | |
Scattering | Other | 70 | 0.79 | |
Total votes | 8,896 | 100 |