1947 Indianapolis mayoral election

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]

Indianapolis mayoral election, 1947

← 1942 November 4, 1947 1951 →
 
Nominee Albert G. Feeney William Wemmer
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 68,415 54,744
Percentage 55.6% 44.4%

Mayor before election

George L. Denny
Republican

Elected mayor

Albert G. Feeney
Democratic

Results

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Indianapolis mayoral election, 1947[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Albert G. Feeney 70,373 53.2
Republican William Wemmer 62,022 46.9
Turnout 132,395
Majority 8,351 6.3
Democratic gain from Republican

References

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  1. ^ "Memory Bank: The 1947 mayor's race". Indiana Business Journal. December 6, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  2. ^ "Death of Wm. H. Wemmer". The Republic. February 22, 1949. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "THF DAILY BANNER, GREENCASTIE, INDIANA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1947". The Daily Banner. September 16, 1947. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  4. ^ "COMPLETE CITY ELECTION 312 PRECINCTS". Indianapolis Recorder. November 8, 1947. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
Preceded by
1943
Indianapolis mayoral election
1947
Succeeded by
1951