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The Boston mayoral election of 1877 saw the election of Republican nominee Henry L. Pierce, who unseated incumbent Democratic mayor Frederick O. Prince.
Nominations
Incumbent Democratic Party mayor Frederick O. Prince was re-nominated by his party.[2] Henry L. Pierce was nominated by the Republican Party and the Citizens' Party, which nominated identical tickets.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Henry L. Pierce | 25,090 | 52.28 | |
| Democratic | Frederick O. Prince (incumbent) | 22,892 | 47.70 | |
| Others | Scattering | 6 | 0.01 | |
| Turnout | 47,988 | |||
See also
References
- ^ a b A Catalogue of the City Councils of Boston, 1822-1908, Roxbury, 1846-1867, Charlestown, 1847-1873 and of the Selectmen of Boston, 1634-1822: Also of Various Other Town and Municipal Officers. City of Boston Printing Department. 1909. pp. 54, 259. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "The Illinois State Journal". The Illinois State Journal. December 19, 1877. Retrieved May 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Citizens' and Republican Nominations". Boston Evening Transcript. December 10, 1877. Retrieved May 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Official Count". The Boston Globe. December 29, 1877. Retrieved May 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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