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The 1945 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on April 3, 1945. Incumbent Fletcher Bowron was re-elected outright with minimal opposition. The candidates challenging Bowron included restaurateur Clifford Clinton, city councilmember Ira J. McDonald, and former State Assemblymember Sam Yorty.
Municipal elections in California, including Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the "ballot."
Results※
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Bowron (incumbent) | 146,323 | 53.91 | |
| Clifford Clinton | 51,071 | 18.82 | |
| Roger Jessup | 33,940 | 12.50 | |
| Ira J. McDonald | 12,674 | 4.67 | |
| Sam Yorty | 10,393 | 3.83 | |
| Anthony P. Entenza | 10,301 | 3.80 | |
| Oliver K. Jones | 2,333 | 0.86 | |
| Dolores Gunn | 1,273 | 0.47 | |
| Fred Dyster | 789 | 0.29 | |
| James L. Hill | 645 | 0.24 | |
| Myra Tanner Weiss | 580 | 0.21 | |
| Leland E. Zeman | 506 | 0.19 | |
| George R. Martin | 366 | 0.14 | |
| Harley Mosteller | 233 | 0.09 | |
| Total votes | 271,427 | 100.00 | |
References and footnotes※
- ^ "LOS ANGELES VOTERS REELECT BOWRON MAYOR". Imperial Valley Press. April 4, 1945.
- ^ "MOORE SWEEPS BACK INTO COUNCIL OFFICE Bowron Reelected in Primary". San Pedro News Pilot. April 4, 1945.
- ^ "Clinton Ready to Aid Harbor Probe". San Pedro News Pilot. August 20, 1945.
- ^ "LOS ANGELES: STRUCTURE OF A CITY GOVERNMENT" (PDF). League of Women Voters.
- ^ "Los Angeles Mayor". Our Campaigns.
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