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1951 San Francisco mayoral election

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1951 San Francisco mayoral election

← 1947 November 6, 1951 (1951-11-06) 1955 →
 
Candidate Elmer Robinson George Christopher J. Joseph Sullivan
Party Republican Republican Nonpartisan
Popular vote 98,611 96,685 52,013
Percentage 38.60% 37.84% 20.36%

Mayor before election

Elmer Robinson
Republican

Elected mayor

Elmer Robinson
Republican

The 1951 San Francisco mayoral election was held on November 6, 1951. Incumbent mayor Elmer Robinson narrowly won re-election with 38% of the vote.

Results

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1951 San Francisco mayoral election[1]
Candidate Votes %
Elmer Robinson 98,611 38.60%
George Christopher 96,685 37.84%
J. Joseph Sullivan 52,013 20.36%
August R. "Gus" Oliva 5,172 2.02%
Frank A. Barbaria 1,714 0.67%
James F. Brennan 1,307 0.51%

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - San Francisco Mayor Race - Nov 06, 1951". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.