1921 Los Angeles mayoral election

The 1921 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on June 7, 1921. Incumbent Meredith P. Snyder was defeated by George E. Cryer.[1] It was the last time Snyder ran for Mayor.

1921 Los Angeles mayoral election
← 1919June 7, 1921 (1921-06-07)1923 →
 
CandidateGeorge E. CryerMeredith P. SnyderBoyle Workman
First round30,854
38.8%
33,378
42.0%
12,982
16.3%
Runoff37,510
52.89%
33,411
47.11%
Eliminated

Mayor before election

Meredith P. Snyder

Elected Mayor

George E. Cryer

Municipal elections in California, including Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.[2]

Election

Incumbent Democratic mayor Meredith P. Snyder had previously been elected in 1919 and was running for a fourth term.[3] He was challenged by Republican George E. Cryer, who attacked Snyder for being corrupt and was supported by the Los Angeles Police Commissioner and the Los Angeles Times.[4][5] Cryer stated that he was a non-politician and would conduct the business of Los Angeles "like any other business... quietly, effectively, efficiently."[6] Former city councilmember Boyle Workman also challenged Snyder for the seat.[7]

Results

Los Angeles mayoral primary election, May 6, 1921[8]
CandidateVotes%
Meredith P. Snyder (incumbent)33,37841.97
George E. Cryer30,85438.80
Boyle Workman12,98216.33
William L. Smith1,4691.85
Alfred A. Wright5120.64
Hayden Morgan3250.41
Total votes79,520 100.00
Los Angeles mayoral general election, June 7, 1921[9]
CandidateVotes%
George E. Cryer37,51052.89
Meredith P. Snyder (incumbent)33,41147.11
Total votes70,921 100.00

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