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.[1]
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