1859 Boston mayoral election
The Boston mayoral election of 1859 saw the reelection of Frederic W. Lincoln Jr. to a third consecutive term. It was held on December 12, 1859. Lincoln was nominated on a "Citizens" ticket, but received support from "old Whigs and Conservatives". He was considered to be a Republican. Wightman was nominated by the Democratic Party. Palmer was nominated by a temperance party. Results See also List of mayors of Boston, Massachusetts References Mayoral elections in Boston Boston Boston mayoral 19th century in Boston