The1942 Sioux Falls mayoral special election took place on November 24, 1942, following a primary election on November 17, 1942. Incumbent Mayor John T. McKee died on August 31, 1942, elevating City Commissioner Joseph S. Nelson as acting Mayor until a special election could be held. The special election was held to fill the remaining two years of McKee's term.[1]
In the primary election, City Auditor C. M. Whitfield placed first, winning 40 percent of the vote, and former State RepresentativeJohn N. Browning placed second, winning 38 percent of the vote. In the general election, Whitfield narrowly defeated Browning, 53–47 percent.
