1945 Detroit mayoral election
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The Detroit mayoral election of 1945 took place on November 6, 1945.[1] It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Edward J. Jeffries Jr. to a fourth term.
Candidates
- Edward J. Jeffries Jr., incumbent mayor
- Richard Frankensteen, vice president of the United Auto Workers
Results
General election
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Jeffries Jr. (incumbent) | 274,802 | 54.85 | |
| Richard Frankensteen | 217,208 | 43.35 | |
| Write-ins | 9,037 | 1.80 | |
| Total votes | 501,047 | 100 | |
References
- ^ a b "Election Results". The Detroit Evening Times. Detroit. November 8, 1945. Retrieved September 19, 2023.