Pennsylvania 1819 Mayor, Philadelphia City, Ballot 1
- Office:
- Mayor (City)
- Title:
- Mayor
- Jurisdiction:
- City
- Label:
- Pennsylvania 1819 Mayor, Philadelphia City, Ballot 1
- Date:
- 1819
- State:
- Pennsylvania
- Type:
- Legislative
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Mayor/Mayor
- Candidates:
- Matthew Lawler, John Geyer, James N. Barker, Robert Wharton
| Candidates: | Matthew Lawler | John Geyer | James N. Barker | Robert Wharton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | Federalist | |||
| Final Result: | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| City of Philadelphia[1] | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Notes:
[1]This was the first of five ballots taken among the Select and Common Council members to elect a mayor for the city of Philadelphia. No candidate received the required majority of votes until the fifth ballot.
References:
Poulson's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 20, 1819.
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