Episode 2 of 2
Post-Arrest Political Shift
- When
- November 1871
- Where
- New York City
Tweed was re-elected to the state senate in November 1871, but Tammany's grip on the city weakened.
Despite his arrest, Tweed was re-elected to the state senate in November 1871 due to personal popularity. However, Tammany candidates generally lost, and members of the Tweed Ring began to flee the jurisdiction. Tweed was later re-arrested and forced to resign his city positions.
Sources
- William M. Tweed Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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