1941 New York City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1941 New York City mayoral election
Country:New York City
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1937 New_York_City_mayoral_election
Previous Year:1937
Next Election:1945 New_York_City_mayoral_election
Next Year:1945
Election Date:November 4, 1941
Image1:File:La Guardia (cropped).png
Candidate1:Fiorello La Guardia
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Alliance1:American Labor Party
Popular Vote1:1,186,518
Percentage1:52.4%
Candidate2:William O'Dwyer
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,054,235
Percentage2:46.5%
Map Size:250px
Mayor
Before Election:Fiorello La Guardia
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Fiorello La Guardia
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The New York City mayoral election of 1941 took place on November 4, 1941, in New York City. The candidates were incumbent Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, a Republican, and King County District Attorney William O'Dwyer, a Democrat, as well as other, third-party candidates. La Guardia was also the nominee of the American Labor Party, and additionally ran on the City Fusion and City ballot lines.

La Guardia won the contest with 52.35% of the vote.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Campaigns – New York City Mayor Race – Nov 04, 1941. April 7, 2021. OurCampaigns.org.