Arthur F. Albert (October 4, 1898 – October 26, 1970) was alderman of Chicago's 22nd ward from 1921 to 1923 and upon its redistricting into the 43rd ward from 1923 to 1927 and again from 1929 to 1931. He was born to German parents. A Republican who always had an independent streak,[1] he broke with his party in 1931, unsuccessfully running for the Republican nomination in that year's mayoral election under the tutelage of Edward Litsinger and later becoming an independent.

Arthur F. Albert
Alderman of the Chicago City Council
In office
1929–1931
Preceded byTitus Haffa
Succeeded byJames B. Waller
Constituency43rd ward
In office
April 16, 1923 – October 31, 1927
Preceded byHimself as alderman of the 22nd ward
Succeeded byTitus Haffa
Constituency43rd ward
In office
1921 – April 16, 1923
Serving with Leo C. Klein
Preceded byMath Hibbeler
Succeeded byHimself as alderman of the 43rd ward
Joseph Cepak as alderman of the 22nd ward
Constituency22nd ward
Personal details
Born(1898-10-04)October 4, 1898
DiedOctober 27, 1970(1970-10-27) (aged 70)

In 1927, he had defended his seat from challenger Titus Haffa in a runoff, but the City Council voted that the judge who had awarded the runoff had erred in including spoiled ballots to deny Haffa the needed majority, vacating Albert in favor of Haffa on October 31. Albert had previously served as Haffa's chauffeur. Albert regained the seat in 1929, but retired for his mayoral bid in 1931.

Albert ran once again for the Republican primary in 1943, but lost to George McKibbin, who in turn lost to the Democrat Edward J. Kelly.[1]

Albert died October 26, 1970,[2] and is buried at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Justice, Illinois.

References

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  1. ^ a b "McKibbin, Lyle, and Albert Compose [sic] Field Seeking Republican Mayoral Nomination". Chicago Tribune. Vol. 102, no. 8. February 21, 1943. p. A3. Retrieved October 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Arthur F. Albert". Chicago Tribune. Vol. 124, no. 301. October 28, 1970. pp. 1A14. Retrieved October 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.