The 1853 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin to a fourth consecutive term.
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This would ultimately be the last mayoral election before Philadelphia's county-city consolidation.][ It would also be the last held for a single-year term as Philadelphia mayor.][
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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.[
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Results
References
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1853
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