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The Columbus mayoral election of 1919 was the 61st mayoral election in Columbus, Ohio. It was held on Tuesday, November 4, 1919. [1] Incumbent Democratic mayor George J. Karb was defeated by Republican party nominee James J. Thomas.
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The Columbus mayoral election of 1919 was the 61st mayoral election in Columbus, Ohio. It was held on Tuesday, November 4, 1919. [1] Incumbent Democratic mayor George J. Karb was defeated by Republican party nominee James J. Thomas.
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