1951 Columbus, Ohio mayoral election explained

Flag Image:Flag of Columbus, Ohio (1965–1975).gif
Country:Columbus
Type:Mayoral
Previous Election:1947 Columbus, Ohio mayoral election
Previous Year:1947
Next Election:1953 Columbus, Ohio mayoral election
Next Year:1953
Election Date:November 6, 1951
Image1:James Allen Rhodes 002.jpg
Candidate1:Jim Rhodes
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:32,870
Candidate2:Floyd F. Green
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:19,870
Mayor
Before Election:Jim Rhodes
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Jim Rhodes
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The Columbus mayoral election of 1951 was the 69th mayoral election in Columbus, Ohio. It was held on Tuesday, November 6, 1951. During the primary nomination on August 14, 1951, the Columbus electorate nominated two Republicans, incumbent mayor Jim Rhodes and former mayor Floyd F. Green, to compete in the general election. Incumbent mayor Rhodes defeated Green.

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