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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.
Municipal elections in California, including Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot. [2]
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]
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Meredith P. Snyder (incumbent) | 33,378 | 41.97 | |
George E. Cryer | 30,854 | 38.80 | |
Boyle Workman | 12,982 | 16.33 | |
William L. Smith | 1,469 | 1.85 | |
Alfred A. Wright | 512 | 0.64 | |
Hayden Morgan | 325 | 0.41 | |
Total votes | 79,520 | 100.00 |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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George E. Cryer | 37,510 | 52.89 | |
Meredith P. Snyder (incumbent) | 33,411 | 47.11 | |
Total votes | 70,921 | 100.00 |
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