1949 Cleveland mayoral election

The Cleveland mayoral election of 1949 saw the reelection of Thomas A. Burke to a third consecutive term.

Cleveland mayoral election, 1949

November 8, 1949

Nominee Thomas A. Burke Franklin Polk Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 158,115 77,921 Percentage 66.99% 33.01%

Mayor before election Thomas A. Burke Democratic Elected mayor Thomas A. Burke Democratic

General election

1949 Cleveland mayoral election (general election)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Thomas A. Burke (incumbent)	158,115	66.99%
	Republican	Franklin Polk	77,921	33.01%
Turnout			236,036