March 1909 Los Angeles mayoral election

The 1909 election for Mayor of Los Angeles took place on March 26, 1909 following the recall of incumbent Arthur Cyprian Harper. George Alexander was elected.

March 1909 Los Angeles mayoral election

March 26, 1909

Candidate George Alexander Fred C. Wheeler Party Democratic Socialist Popular vote 14,043 12,341 Percentage 53.23% 46.78%

Mayor before election Arthur Cyprian Harper Democratic Elected Mayor George Alexander Independent

Results

Los Angeles mayoral recall election, March 26, 1909[1][2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George Alexander	14,043	53.23%
	Socialist	Fred C. Wheeler	12,341	46.78%
Total votes			26,384	100.00
	Independent gain from Democratic		Swing

References and footnotes

1. "Los Angeles Mayor". Our Campaigns.
2. Officially all candidates are non-partisan.

External links

• Office of the City Clerk, City of Los Angeles