In the 1858
Chicago mayoral election, Republican
John Charles Haines
John Charles Haines (May 26, 1818 – July 4, 1896) served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1858–1860) for the Democratic Party.
Biography
John Charles Haines was born in Deerfield, New York on May 26, 1818. He arrived in Chicago on May 26, 1 ...
defeated
Daniel Brainard
Daniel Brainard (May 15, 1812 – October 10, 1866) was a Chicago-based surgeon and founder of Rush Medical College.
Personal life
Brainard came to Chicago in 1836, at the age of 24, and immediately set up a medical practice, soon after whic ...
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The election was held on March 2.
Results
References
1858
Events
January–March
* January –
**Benito Juárez (1806–1872) becomes Liberal President of Mexico. At the same time, conservatives install Félix María Zuloaga (1813–1898) as president.
**William I of Prussia becomes regent f ...
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1858 Illinois elections
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