1957 Los Angeles mayoral election
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The 1957 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on April 2, 1957. Incumbent Norris Poulson was re-elected with minimal opposition.
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April 2, 1957
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Poulson initially stated that he would retire from the office before changing his mind and filing for re-election; Kenneth Hahn, John S. Gibson Jr., and Don Belding all withdrew after Poulson made his announcement.[1] Four candidates still ran to defeat Poulson, but Poulson won outright in the primary election.[2][3]
Municipal elections in California, including mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.[4]
Candidates
- Errol Banks
- William Carpenter
- John M. Ennis
- Norris Poulson, incumbent mayor since 1953
- Robert Yeakel
Withdrew
- Don Belding, advertising executive[1]
- John S. Gibson Jr., president of the Los Angeles City Council[1]
- Kenneth Hahn, member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors[1]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Poulson (incumbent) | 311,970 | 60.80 | |
| Robert Yeakel | 141,306 | 27.54 | |
| John M. Ennis | 44,112 | 8.60 | |
| William Carpenter | 8,609 | 1.68 | |
| Errol Banks | 7,094 | 1.38 | |
| Total votes | 513,091 | 100.00 | |