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The1822Boston mayoral election saw the election ofJohn Phillips as the inauguralmayor of Boston. The first vote, held on April 9, 1822,[1] did not result in any candidate receiving the required majority of the vote, resulting in a second vote held on April 16, 1822, which Phillips won.[2][3]
On May 1, 1822, Phillips took office when theBoston Board of Selectmen ceremonially handed over control of the city to the new government consisting of the newly established mayoralty, held by Phillips, and the newly establishedCity Council.[4][5]
Josiah Quincy III andHarrison Gray Otis were the top-two contenders, while three lesser candidates also received support.[1]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Quincy III | 1,736 | 46.92 | |
| Harrison Gray Otis | 1,384 | 37.41 | |
| Others | 580 | 15.68 | |
| Total votes | 3,700 | 100 | |
An agreement was reached that Phillips would be the consensus candidate.[2]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Phillips | 2,456 | 92.68 | |
| Others | 194 | 7.32 | |
| Total votes | 2,650 | 100 | |
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