The 1957 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on April 2, 1957. Incumbent Norris Poulson was re-elected with minimal opposition.
Poulson initially stated that he would retire from the office before changing his mind and filing for re-election; Kenneth Hahn, John S. Gibson Jr., and Don Belding all withdrew after Poulson made his announcement. Four candidates still ran to defeat Poulson, but Poulson won outright in the primary election.
Municipal elections in California, including mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.
Candidates
Errol Banks William Carpenter John M. Ennis Norris Poulson, incumbent mayor since 1953 Robert Yeakel
Withdrew
Don Belding, advertising executive John S. Gibson Jr., president of the Los Angeles City Council Kenneth Hahn, member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Results
References and footnotes
External links Office of the City Clerk, City of Los Angeles