A few years later, Britton was named president of the National Bank of the State of Missouri.
In the special mayoral election held five days later on May 15, Britton defeated his opponent Henry Overstolz.
[1] However, two days later, Overstolz decided to contest the election alleging ballot stuffing amongst other things.
[2] Several months later, the ballots were recounted and on February 9, 1876, Britton was unseated and Overstolz was declared mayor.
[1] During the nine months that Britton served as mayor, many sewer districts were created and building inspections were mandated for new construction.