1951 Cleveland mayoral election

The Cleveland mayoral election of 1951 saw the reelection of Thomas A. Burke to a fourth consecutive term.

Cleveland mayoral election, 1951

November 8, 1949
 
Nominee Thomas A. Burke William J. McDermott
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 114,198 92,520
Percentage 55.24% 44.76%

Mayor before election

Thomas A. Burke
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Thomas A. Burke
Democratic

General election

1951 Cleveland mayoral election (general election)[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas A. Burke 114,198 55.24%
Republican Franklin Polk 92,520 44.76%
Turnout 206,718
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References

  1. "RaceID=749224". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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