1933 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1933 occurred on Tuesday, November 7, 1933. Former state treasurer Frederick Mansfield defeated five other candidates to be elected Mayor of Boston.

1933 Boston mayoral election

November 7, 1933
 
Candidate Frederick Mansfield Malcolm Nichols
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 70,035 68,321
Percentage 28.31% 27.62%

 
Candidate William J. Foley Henry Parkman Jr.
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 60,776 28,184
Percentage 24.57% 11.73%

Mayor before election

James Michael Curley

Elected Mayor

Frederick Mansfield

In 1918, the Massachusetts state legislature had passed legislation making the Mayor of Boston ineligible to serve consecutive terms. Thus, incumbent James Michael Curley was unable to run for re-election.

Mansfield was inaugurated on Monday, January 1, 1934.

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