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1947 San Diego mayoral election
The 1947 San Diego mayoral election was held on March 11, 1947, to elect the mayor for San Diego. Incumbent mayor Harley E. Knox stood for reelection to a second term. In the primary election, Knox received a majority of the votes and was elected outright with no need for a runoff.
The 1947 San Diego mayoral election was held on March 11, 1947, to elect the mayor for San Diego. Incumbent mayor Harley E. Knox stood for reelection to a second term. In the primary election, Knox received a majority of the votes and was elected outright with no need for a runoff.
- Harley E. Knox, mayor of San Diego
- Edgar F. Hastings
- Joseph G. Shea
Incumbent Mayor Harley E. Knox stood for reelection to a second term. On March 11, 1947, Knox received a majority of 67.9 percent of the vote in the primary election. This was more than 47 percent higher than what was received by Edgar F. Hastings, his nearest competitor. Because Knox was elected outright in the primary, no runoff election was held.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 27,432 | 67.9 | |
| Nonpartisan | 8,134 | 20.1 | |
| Nonpartisan | 4,843 | 19.4 | |
| 40,409 | 100 |
Because Knox received a majority of the votes in the primary, no general election was held.
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