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A mayoral election was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1943. The election saw the reelection of Bernard Samuel, who had taken office after the death of Robert Eneas Lamberton. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bernard Samuel (incumbent) | 346,297 | 55.04% | |
| Democratic | William Christian Bullitt Jr. | 282,832 | 44.96% | |
| Turnout | 629,129 | |||
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