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The1837Boston mayoral election saw the reelection ofWhig Party incumbentSamuel Atkins Eliot. It was held on December 11, 1837.[1]
Eliot sought reelection.Amasa Walker was theDemocratic Party/locofoco nominee. Also running was former mayorTheodore Lyman II.[2]
As part of the scattering, Lyman received more than 300 votes, by one account around 1,200 or more.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Atkins Eliot (incumbent) | 3,475 | 55.57 | ||
| Democratic | Amasa Walker | 1,127 | 18.02 | |
| Scattering | Other (including Lyman) | 1,651 | 26.40 | |
| Total votes | 6,253 | 100 | ||
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