1953 Pittsburgh mayoral election

The Mayoral election of 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was held on Tuesday, November 3, 1953. David Lawrence of the Democratic Party won the right to serve a third term. With a broad base of support among both labor and minority voters, as well as the quiet background support of many GOP business leaders (who lauded the mayor's urban renewal projects), Lawrence coasted to an election win. His victory came over Leonard Kane, a real estate developer and the brother of the Allegheny County Treasurer.

1953 Pittsburgh mayoral election

November 3, 1953

Nominee David Lawrence Leonard Kane Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 137,281 82,080 Percentage 62.6% 37.4%

Mayor before election David Lawrence Democratic Elected Mayor David Lawrence Democratic

Results

Pittsburgh mayoral election, 1953

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	David Lawrence (incumbent)	137,281	62.6
	Republican	Leonard Kane	82,080	37.4
Turnout			219,361
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

• "Republican mayoral candidates through the years". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. November 7, 2007. Retrieved September 18, 2009.

Preceded by 1949

Pittsburgh mayoral election 1953

Succeeded by 1957