[1] This would ultimately be the last mayoral election before Philadelphia's county-city consolidation.

[1] It would also be the last held for a single-year term as Philadelphia mayor.

[1] Beginning in 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system.

If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor.

However, if no candidate received a majority, the City Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers.