1911 Philadelphia mayoral election

The 1911 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Rudolph Blankenburg.

1911 Philadelphia mayoral election

 
Nominee Rudolph Blankenburg George Howard Earle Jr.
Party Keystone Democrat Republican
Popular vote 134,680 130,185
Percentage 50.85% 49.15%

Mayor before election

John E. Reyburn
Republican

Elected Mayor

Rudolph Blankenburg
Keystone Democrat

This was the first time since 1881 that a Republican did not win the election, and the last time until 1951, with every other election between those years seeing a Republican nominee win.

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