1846 Boston mayoral election

The 1846 Boston mayoral election saw the reelection of Whig Party incumbent Josiah Quincy Jr. It was held on December 14, 1846.

Candidates Ninian C. Betton ("Native American Party" –Know Nothing), former member of the Boston Common Council Charles G. Goodrich (Democratic Party/Locofoco) Josiah Quincy Jr. (Whig Party), incumbent mayor

Campaign Incumbent mayor Josiah Quincy Jr. was a strong front-runner. Whigs performed strongly in the coinciding city elections that year.