1951 Indianapolis mayoral election

The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1951 took place on November 6, 1951 and saw the election of Republican municipal court judge Alex M. Clark as mayor, defeating Democratic incumbent Philip L. Bayt. Clark became one of the youngest mayors in Indianapolis' history.

Indianapolis mayoral election, 1951

November 6, 1951
Turnout42.0%
 
Nominee Alex M. Clark Philip L. Bayt
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 68,415 54,744
Percentage 55.6% 44.4%

Mayor before election

Philip L. Bayt
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Alex M. Clark
Republican

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