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The1840Boston mayoral election saw the reelection ofWhig Party incumbentJonathan Chapman. It was held on December 14, 1840.[1]
Chapman's two-to-one share of the vote was considered a large victory.[2]
Incumbent mayorJonathan Chapman was theWhig Party candidate.Charles Gordon Greene was theDemocratic Party/tory nominee.[2][3][4] Very little campaigning occurred by either party, save for in a few competitive wards.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Jonathan Chapman (incumbent) | 5,224 | 66.52 | |
| Democratic | Charles Gordon Greene | 2,606 | 33.18 | |
| Scattering | Other | 23 | 0.29 | |
| Total votes | 7,853 | 100 | ||