The 1955 Baltimore mayoral election saw reelection of

Thomas D'Alesandro Jr. Thomas Ludwig John D'Alesandro Jr. (August 1, 1903 – August 23, 1987) was an American politician who served as the 39th mayor of Baltimore from 1947 to 1959. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented in the United States H ...

to a third consecutive term as mayor.

General election

The general election was held May 3.

Campaign

D'Alesandro faced Republican Samuel Hopkins. Hopkins had served a four-year term in the

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, having been elected in 1950.

Results

References

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May 1955 events in the United States Mayoral elections in Baltimore