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The1842 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of John Morin Scott.[1]
Beginningin 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor. However, if no candidate received a majority, theCity Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | John Morin Scott (incumbent) | 6,145 | 54.80% | |
| Democratic | Richard Vaux | 5,065 | 45.17% | |
| Others | 3 | 0.03% | ||
| Total votes | 11,213 | 100.00% | ||
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