1945 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1945 occurred on Tuesday, November 6, 1945. Former Mayor of Boston James Michael Curley defeated acting mayor John E. Kerrigan and four other candidates.

1945 Boston mayoral election

← 1941 November 6, 1945 1949 →
 
Candidate James Michael Curley John E. Kerrigan
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 111,824 60,413
Percentage 45.74% 24.71%

 
Candidate William Arthur Reilly John J. Sawtelle
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 46,135 12,743
Percentage 18.87% 5.21%

Mayor before election

John E. Kerrigan

Elected mayor

James Michael Curley

Curley was inaugurated on Monday, January 7, 1946.[1]

Candidates

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Results

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Candidates General Election[2]
Votes %
James Michael Curley 111,824 45.74
John E. Kerrigan (incumbent) 60,413 24.71
William Arthur Reilly 46,135 18.87
John J. Sawtelle 12,743 5.21
Joseph Lee 10,042 4.11
Michael Paul Feeney 3,298 1.35

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Whipple, Charles (January 8, 1946). "Curley Starts Clean Sweep at City Hall". The Boston Globe. p. 1. Retrieved March 16, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.
  2. ^ Annual Report of the Election Department. Boston [Election Dept.] 1945. p. 46.

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