The 1951 San Francisco mayoral election was held on November 6, 1951, the standard date for municipal elections in the city. The election determined the successor to the mayoral office for a four‑year term beginning in 1952.
Incumbent and Candidates
The incumbent mayor, Elmer E. Robinson, who had first been elected in 1947, sought re‑election. Robinson was affiliated with the Republican Party, although municipal elections in San Francisco are officially nonpartisan. The principal challenger was a Democratic candidate; the specific name of the challenger is not consistently documented in widely available encyclopedic sources.
Election Results
Elmer E. Robinson was re‑elected to a second term as mayor of San Francisco. Detailed vote totals, percentages, and the full slate of candidates are not comprehensively recorded in major reference works; consequently, exact figures cannot be provided without further primary‑source verification.
Context
Robinson’s tenure (1948–1956) encompassed post‑World‑War II growth, infrastructure development, and early urban renewal efforts in San Francisco. His re‑election in 1951 continued these policies, though specific campaign platforms and city‑wide issues emphasized during the 1951 race are not extensively chronicled in mainstream encyclopedic literature.
Aftermath
Following his 1951 victory, Robinson served until 1956, when he was succeeded by Republican George Christopher.
Note: Where specific numerical data or the full list of candidates is lacking, the entry reflects the limits of currently available encyclopedic information.
