The 1868 Boston mayoral election was held on December 8, 1868 and saw Frederic W. Lincoln Jr. be returned to the mayoralty for a fourth non-consecutive term, unseating incumbent mayor Joseph Wightman.

Lincoln was nominated on the Republican and Citizens' ticket, while Wightman was nominated on the Democratic and People's ticket.

Results

See also

  • List of mayors of Boston, Massachusetts

References


McClellan and the Election of 1864 Election Amid the War History 211

Boston's 2016 Election Results Ballot Questions, Local Races

Maps The Boston Mayoral General Election Results

Two Left Standing in Boston Mayoral Race

Historic Boston Maps & Charts, Antique Engravings