1947 Indianapolis mayoral election explained

Election Name:Indianapolis mayoral election, 1947
Country:Indianapolis
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1942 Indianapolis mayoral election
Previous Year:1942
Next Election:1951 Indianapolis mayoral election
Next Year:1951
Election Date:November 4, 1947
Nominee1:Albert G. Feeney
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:68,415
Percentage1:55.6%
Nominee2:William Wemmer
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:54,744
Percentage2:44.4%
Map Size:200px
Mayor
Before Election:George L. Denny
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Albert G. Feeney
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1947 took place on November 4, 1947 and saw the election of Democrat Al Feeney, who defeated Republican William Wemmer.[1] Democrats swept city offices in the coinciding elections.[2] Ahead of the election, a high level of Democratic voter registration caused it to be anticipated that Fenney would have a strong chance of winning.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Memory Bank: The 1947 mayor’s race . Indiana Business Journal . 13 September 2019 . 6 December 2018.
  2. Web site: Death of Wm. H. Wemmer . The Republic . 13 September 2019 . 22 February 1949.
  3. Web site: THF DAILY BANNER, GREENCASTIE, INDIANA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1947. . The Daily Banner . 13 September 2019 . 16 September 1947.