1953 Cleveland mayoral election

The Cleveland mayoral election of 1953 saw the election of Anthony J. Celebrezze.

Cleveland mayoral election, 1953

November 3, 1953

Nominee Anthony J. Celebrezze William J. McDermott Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 140,917 94,261 Percentage 59.92% 40.08%

Mayor before election Thomas A. Burke Democratic Elected mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze Democratic

General election

1953 Cleveland mayoral election (general election)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Anthony J. Celebrezze	140,917	59.92%
	Republican	William J. McDermott	94,261	40.08%
Turnout			235,178