1947 Philadelphia mayoral election

The Philadelphia mayoral election of 1947 saw the reelection of Bernard Samuel. As of 2018, this is the last election in Philadelphia mayoral history won by a Republican and the last not won by a Democrat.[1]

Philadelphia mayoral election, 1947

 
Nominee Bernard Samuel Richardson Dilworth
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 413,091% 321,469
Percentage 56.25% 43.76%

Mayor before election

Bernard Samuel
Republican

Elected Mayor

Bernard Samuel
Republican

Results

1947 Philadelphia mayoral election (general election)[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bernard Samuel (incumbent) 413,091 56.25%
Democratic Richardson Dilworth 321,469 43.76%
Turnout 734,560

References

  1. "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
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