1947 Chicago mayoral election

The Chicago mayoral election of 1947 was held on April 1, 1947. The election saw Democrat Martin H. Kennelly being elected, defeating Republican Russell Root by a more-than 17% margin of victory.

1947 Chicago mayoral election

April 1, 1947
Turnout70.31%
 
Nominee Martin H. Kennelly Russell Root
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 919,593 646,239
Percentage 58.73% 41.27%

Mayor before election

Edward J. Kelly
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Martin H. Kennelly
Democratic

The election was preceded by primary elections in February 1947 to determine the nominees of both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.

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