William H. Fallon

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William H. Fallon was an Irish Catholic mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, United States, from 1938 to 1940. He was elected as an independent candidate in 1938 by a margin of 471 votes. [1]

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References

  1. "St. Paul Elects Fallon; Margin for Mayor Is 471 Votes in Nonpartisan Contest". The New York Times . April 28, 1938. Retrieved January 3, 2019.