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TheBoston mayoral election of 1852 saw the reelection ofBenjamin Seaver to a second term. It was held on December 13, 1852.[1]
Boston's Union Party renominated incumbent mayorBenjamin Seaver unanimously at their meeting.Jerome V. C. Smith was nominated at a meeting of politically independent citizens who put him forth as the "people's candidate".[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union | Benjamin Seaver (incumbent) | 6,018 | 50.27 | |
| Independent | Jerome V. C. Smith | 5,021 | 41.94 | |
| Joseph Smith | 899 | 7.51 | ||
| Scattering | Other | 34 | 0.28 | |
| Total votes | 11,972 | 100 | ||
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