1822 Boston mayoral election

The 1822 Boston mayoral election saw the election of John Phillips as the inaugural mayor of Boston. The first vote, held on April 9, 1822, did not result in any candidate receiving the required majority of the vote, resulting in a second vote held on April 16, 1822, which Phillips won.

On May 1, 1822, Phillips took office when the Boston Board of Selectmen ceremonially handed over control of the city to the new government consisting of the newly established mayoralty, held by Phillips, and the newly established City Council.

First vote (April 9, 1822)
Josiah Quincy III and Harrison Gray Otis were the top-two contenders, while three lesser candidates also received support.

Second vote (April 16, 1822)
An agreement was reached that Phillips would be the consensus candidate.