1847 Boston mayoral election

The 1847 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Josiah Quincy Jr. to a third consecutive term. It was held on December 13, 1847.

Candidates Ninian C. Betton ("Native American Party" –Know Nothing), candidate for mayor in 1846 Charles G. Goodrich (Democratic Party), candidate for mayor in 1846 William Parker (independent Whig), former acting mayor of Boston Josiah Quincy Jr. (Whig Party), incumbent mayor

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