The 1937 election for
mayor of Los Angeles took place on April 6, 1937, with a runoff election on May 4, 1937. Incumbent
Frank L. Shaw was reelected over
Supervisor John Anson Ford in the runoff election.
Municipal elections in California, including Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.
Election
Shaw, who was elected in 1933, was seeking a second term for Mayor. He was challenged by Supervisors
John Anson Ford and
Gordon L. McDonough as well as President of the Board of Public Works
Carl B. Wirsching, the son of Supervisor
Robert E. Wirsching who was nominated to the post by Shaw.
In the primary, Shaw and Ford advanced to the general election.
In the runoff, Shaw defeated Ford, with Ford conceding defeat and thanking his supporters the day after the election.
Results
Primary election
General election
References and footnotes
External links
Office of the City Clerk, City of Los Angeles{{Los Angeles elections
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1937 California elections
1937 in Los Angeles