March 1909 Los Angeles mayoral election

Los Angeles mayoral election, March 1909

March 26, 1909 (1909-03-26)

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

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

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.

Results

Los Angeles mayoral recall election, March 26, 1909

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Independent	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

External links

• Office of the City Clerk, City of Los Angeles