1848 Chicago mayoral election

The 1848 Chicago mayoral election , independent Democratic candidate James H. Woodworth defeated incumbent Democrat James Curtiss.

1848 Chicago mayoral election

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Nominee James H. Woodworth James Curtiss Party Independent Democrat Democratic Popular vote 1,971 1,361 Percentage 59.15% 40.85%

Mayor before election James Curtiss Democratic Elected mayor James H. Woodworth Independent Democrat

The election took place during a time of instability within the two major national political parties (the Democrats and the Whigs). Woodworth's victory dealt a significant blow to Chicago's Democratic organization.^[1]

General election

1848 Chicago mayoral election^[2][3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Independent Democrat	James H. Woodworth	1,971	59.15
	Democratic	James Curtiss (incumbent)	1,361	40.85
Turnout			3,334