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TheCleveland mayoral election of 1961 saw the fourth re-election of incumbent mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze. His Republican opponent wasAlbina Cermak, the first woman to run for mayor of Cleveland.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anthony J. Celebrezze (incumbent) | 145,972 | 73.25% | |
| Republican | Albina Cermak | 53,302 | 26.75% | |
| Turnout | 199,274 | |||