1848 Chicago mayoral election

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

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.

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