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The Cleveland mayoral election of 1947 saw the election of Thomas A. Burke as Mayor of Cleveland, defeating Republican challenger Eliot Ness.[1]

General election

1947 Cleveland mayoral reelection (general election)[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas A. Burke (incumbent) 168,412 66.20%
Republican Eliot Ness 85,990 33.80%
Turnout 254,402

References

  1. ^ "Ness, Eliot". The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. Case Western Reserve University. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  2. ^ "RaceID=673488". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 16, 2019.