1846 Philadelphia mayoral election

The 1846 Philadelphia mayoral election saw John Swift reelected to office for a tenth overall non-consecutive term.

1846 Philadelphia mayoral election

Nominee John Swift Richard Vaux Peter A. Brown General election vote 5,562 3,402 3,244 General election percentage 45.40% 27.77% 26.48% City Council vote 30 0 City Council percentage 100% 0.00%

Mayor before election John Swift Whig Elected mayor John Swift Whig

Electoral system

Beginning in 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor. However, if no candidate received a majority, the City Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers.

Results

General election

1846 Philadelphia mayoral election results (general election)

Candidate		Votes	%
John Swift (incumbent)		5,562	45.40%
Richard Vaux		3,402	27.77%
Peter A. Brown		3,244	26.48%
Thomas Hansell		31	0.25%
Others		11	0.09%
Total votes		12,250

City Council (runoff)

1846 Philadelphia mayoral election results (City Council runoff)

Candidate		Votes	%
John Swift (incumbent)		30	100%
Richard Vaux		0	0.00%
Total votes		30