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TheBoston mayoral election of 1855 saw the election ofAlexander H. Rice. It was held on December 10, 1855.[1]
Alexander H. Rice was nominated by a committee of citizens without a party label.[2] Originally aWhig, at the time, Rice was avoiding associating himself with party organizations.[3] The "Citizen's" slate he ran on performed well in Boston's coincidingCity Council elections.[4]Nathaniel B. Shurtleff was nominated by the "American Party" (theKnow Nothings).[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen's slate | Alexander H. Rice | 7,401 | 57.60 | |
| Know Nothing | Nathaniel B. Shurtleff | 5,390 | 41.95 | |
| Other | Scattering | 59 | 0.46 | |
| Turnout | 12,850 | 100 | ||
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