1858 Chicago mayoral election

In the 1858 Chicago mayoral election, Republican John Charles Haines defeated Daniel Brainard.

Chicago mayoral election, 1858
← 1857 March 2, 1858 1859 →
 
Candidate John Charles Haines Daniel Brainard
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 8,642 7,481
Percentage 53.60% 46.40%

Mayor before election

John Wentworth
Republican

Elected Mayor

John Charles Haines
Republican

The election was held on March 2.[1]

Results

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1858 Chicago mayoral election[2][3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Charles Haines 8,642 53.60
Democratic Daniel Brainard 7,481 46.40
Turnout 16,123

References

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  1. ^ "Mayor John Charles Haines Biography". www.chipublib.org. Chicago Public Library. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "Chicago Mayors, 1837-2007". www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "RaceID=486037". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 12, 2019.