1947 Philadelphia mayoral election

Philadelphia mayoral election, 1947

Nominee Bernard Samuel Richardson Dilworth Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 413,091% 321,469 Percentage 56.25% 43.76%

Mayor before election Bernard Samuel Republican Elected Mayor Bernard Samuel Republican

The Philadelphia mayoral election of 1947 saw the reelection of Bernard Samuel. As of 2018, this is the last election in Philadelphia mayoral history won by a Republican and the last not won by a Democrat.

Results

1947 Philadelphia mayoral election (general election)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Bernard Samuel (incumbent)	413,091	56.25%
	Democratic	Richardson Dilworth	321,469	43.76%
Turnout			734,560