1932 New York City special mayoral election

The 1932 New York City special mayoral election was held on November 8. It was triggered by the resignation of incumbent Democratic Mayor Jimmy Walker on September 1, after his administration had become embroiled in scandal. Democratic nominee John P. O'Brien easily defeated Republican Lewis H. Pounds and Socialist Morris Hillquit. Acting Mayor Joseph V. McKee also featured as a write-in candidate.

1932 New York City mayoral election

November 8, 1932

Nominee John P. O'Brien Lewis H. Pounds Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,056,115 443,901 Percentage 52.29% 21.98%   Nominee Morris Hillquit Joseph V. McKee Party Socialist Independent Popular vote 249,887 234,372 Percentage 12.37% 11.60%

Mayor before election Joseph V. McKee Democratic Elected Mayor John P. O'Brien Democratic

Minor candidates included Communist William L. Patterson and Socialist Labor candidate Olive Johnson.

Results

1932 special mayoral election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John P. O'Brien	1,056,115	52.29%	8.41
	Republican	Lewis H. Pounds	443,901	21.98%	3.75
	Socialist	Morris Hillquit	249,887	12.37%	0.06
	Independent	Joseph V. McKee (inc.) (write-in)	234,372	11.60%	N/A
	Communist	William L. Patterson	24,014	1.19%	0.78
	Socialist Labor	Olive M. Johnson	11,379	0.56%	0.09
Total votes			2,019,668	100.00%

References

1. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=79428