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The1921 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on June 7, 1921. IncumbentMeredith P. Snyder was defeated byGeorge E. Cryer.[1] It was the last time Snyder ran for Mayor.
Municipal elections in California, including Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.[2]
IncumbentDemocratic mayorMeredith P. Snyder had previously been elected in 1919 and was running for a fourth term.[3] He was challenged byRepublicanGeorge E. Cryer, who attacked Snyder for being corrupt and was supported by the Los Angeles Police Commissioner and theLos Angeles Times.[4][5] Cryer stated that he was a non-politician and would conduct the business of Los Angeles "like any other business... quietly, effectively, efficiently."[6] Former city councilmemberBoyle Workman also challenged Snyder for the seat.[7]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Meredith P. Snyder (incumbent) | 33,378 | 41.97 | |
| George E. Cryer | 30,854 | 38.80 | |
| Boyle Workman | 12,982 | 16.33 | |
| William L. Smith | 1,469 | 1.85 | |
| Alfred A. Wright | 512 | 0.64 | |
| Hayden Morgan | 325 | 0.41 | |
| Total votes | 79,520 | 100.00 | |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| George E. Cryer | 37,510 | 52.89 | |
| Meredith P. Snyder (incumbent) | 33,411 | 47.11 | |
| Total votes | 70,921 | 100.00 | |
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