1939 Cleveland mayoral election

Cleveland mayoral election, 1939

November 7, 1939

Nominee Harold Hitz Burton John O'Donnell Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 141,858 104,551 Percentage 57.57% 42.43%

Mayor before election Harold Hitz Burton Republican Elected mayor Harold Hitz Burton Republican

The Cleveland mayoral election of 1939 saw the re-election of the Republican, Harold Hitz Burton to a third term. He became the Mayor of Cleveland, over the Democratic John O'Donnell.

General election

1939 Cleveland mayoral election (general election)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Harold Hitz Burton (incumbent)	141,858	57.57%
	Democratic	John O'Donnell	104,551	42.43%
Turnout			246,409