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In the1859Chicago mayoral election, incumbent RepublicanJohn Charles Haines defeated Democratic challengerMarcus D. Gilman.
The election was held on March 1.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Charles Haines (incumbent) | 8,587 | 52.63 | |
| Democratic | Marcus D. Gilman | 7,728 | 47.37 | |
| Turnout | 16,315 | |||