1951 Cleveland mayoral election

Cleveland mayoral election, 1951

November 8, 1951

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

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

General election

1951 Cleveland mayoral election (general election)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Thomas A. Burke (incumbent)	114,198	55.24%
	Republican	Franklin Polk	92,520	44.76%
Turnout			206,718