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TheCleveland mayoral special election of 1962 saw the election of incumbent mayor Ralph S. Locher,[1] who became mayor afterAnthony J. Celebrezze resigned as mayor in 1962 to serve asUnited States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare underPresidentJohn F. Kennedy.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ralph S. Locher (incumbent) | 179,376 | 74.34% | |
| Republican | Willard W. Brown | 61,910 | 25.66% | |
| Turnout | 241,286 | |||
