1859 Chicago mayoral election
Election
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In the 1859 Chicago mayoral election, incumbent Republican John Charles Haines defeated Democratic challenger Marcus D. Gilman.
The election was held on March 1.[1]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John Charles Haines (incumbent) | 8,587 | 52.63 | |
Democratic | Marcus D. Gilman | 7,728 | 47.37 | |
Turnout | 16,315 |