The 1868 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Daniel M. Fox.

The margin of the election was close, and the results were contested and resolved in court.[1]

Results

1868 Philadelphia mayoral election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Daniel M. Fox 61,517 50.76%
Republican Hector Tyndale 59,679 49.24%
Turnout 121,196

References

  1. ↑ Young, John Russell (1898). Memorial History of the City of Philadelphia, From Its First Settlement to Year 1895, Volume II. New York History Company. p. 537. ISBN 9785871274941. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  2. ↑ "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Philadelphia Politics". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 2, 1871. Retrieved February 11, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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