The 1921 election for
Mayor
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of
Los Angeles
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took place on June 7, 1921. Incumbent
Meredith P. Snyder was defeated by
George E. Cryer
George Edward Cryer (May 13, 1875 – May 24, 1961) was an American lawyer and politician. A Republican, Cryer served as the 32nd Mayor of Los Angeles from 1921 to 1929, a period of rapid growth in the city's population. During his administ ...
. It was the last time Snyder ran for Mayor.
Municipal elections in California, including Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.
Election
Incumbent
Democratic mayor
Meredith P. Snyder had previously been elected in 1919 and was running for a fourth term. He was challenged by
Republican
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George E. Cryer
George Edward Cryer (May 13, 1875 – May 24, 1961) was an American lawyer and politician. A Republican, Cryer served as the 32nd Mayor of Los Angeles from 1921 to 1929, a period of rapid growth in the city's population. During his administ ...
, who attacked Snyder for being corrupt and was supported by the Los Angeles Police Commissioner and the ''
Los Angeles Times
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''. Cryer stated that he was a non-politician and would conduct the business of Los Angeles "like any other business... quietly, effectively, efficiently." Former city councilmember
Boyle Workman also challenged Snyder for the seat.
[''Los Angeles Times'', Mar. 18, 1929, "Workman Gets In Mayor Race — Ex-President of City Council Announces Platform — Experience Declared to Fit Him for Position --- Many Problems Anticipated in Ensuing Four Years," p. A3.]
Results
References
External links
Office of the City Clerk, City of Los Angeles{{Los Angeles elections
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1921 California elections
Los Angeles
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1920s in Los Angeles