1861 New York City mayoral election

1861 New York City mayoral election
December 3, 1861
 
Nominee George Opdyke C. Godfrey Gunther Fernando Wood
Party Republican Democratic Independent Democratic
Alliance People's Union Tammany Hall Mozart Hall
Popular vote 25,380 24,767 24,167
Percentage 34.2% 33.3% 32.5%
Ward results
Opdyke:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%
Gunther:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%
Wood:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%
Mayor before election

Fernando Wood
Democratic

Elected mayor

George Opdyke
Republican

An election for Mayor of New York City was held on December 3, 1861.

Incumbent mayor Fernando Wood ran for re-election to a second consecutive term in office. In a close three-way race, Wood finished third behind Republican George Opdyke and Democratic nominee C. Godfrey Gunther. Opdyke was the first Republican elected mayor of New York City.

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