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1943 Philadelphia mayoral election

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1943 Philadelphia mayoral election

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Nominee Bernard Samuel William Christian Bullitt Jr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 346,297 282,832
Percentage 55.04% 44.96%

Mayor before election

Bernard Samuel
Republican

Elected mayor

Bernard Samuel
Republican

A mayoral election was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1943. The election saw the reelection of Bernard Samuel, who had taken office after the death of Robert Eneas Lamberton.[1]

Results

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1943 Philadelphia mayoral election (general election)[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bernard Samuel (incumbent) 346,297 55.04%
Democratic William Christian Bullitt Jr. 282,832 44.96%
Turnout 629,129

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2019.