1949 Sioux Falls mayoral election

1949 Sioux Falls mayoral election
April 19, 1949
April 26, 1949
 
Candidate Henry Saure John N. Browning
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
First round 5,634
42.49% 		3,784
28.53%
Runoff 7,874
50.80% 		7,625
49.20%
 
Candidate C. M. Whitfield Ellis O. Smith
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
First round 2,720
20.51% 		758
5.72%
Runoff Eliminated Eliminated
Mayor before election

C. M. Whitfield
Nonpartisan

Elected mayor

Henry Saure
Nonpartisan

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The 1949 Sioux Falls mayoral election was held on April 26, 1949, following a primary election on April 19, 1949. Incumbent Mayor C. M. Whitfield ran for re-election to a second term. However, Whitfield was defeated in the primary election, placing third. Henry Saure, the President of the Sioux Falls Board of Education, who received 42 percent of the vote, and former State Representative John N. Browning, who received 29 percent of the vote, advanced to the general election. Saure narrowly defeated Browning, 51–49 percent, winning his first term as Mayor.

Primary election

Candidates

  • Henry Saure, President of the Sioux Falls Board of Education[1]
  • John N. Browning, former State Representative, 1939 and 1942 candidate for Mayor[2]
  • C. M. Whitfield, incumbent Mayor[3]
  • Ellis O. Smith, former City Commissioner[4]
  • O. F. Torrey, water and plumbing supply dealer, former police officer[5]
  • Orville R. Beck, bartender[5]
  • Jess Borneman, restaurant manager[5]

Results

1949 Sioux Falls mayoral primary election[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Henry Saure 5,634 42.49%
Nonpartisan John N. Browning 3,784 28.53%
Nonpartisan C. M. Whitfield (inc.) 2,720 20.51%
Nonpartisan Ellis O. Smith 758 5.72%
Nonpartisan O. F. Torrey 207 1.56%
Nonpartisan Orville R. Beck 105 0.79%
Nonpartisan Jess Borneman 53 0.40%
Total votes 13,261 100.00%

General election

Results

1949 Sioux Falls mayoral runoff election[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Henry Saure 7,874 50.80%
Nonpartisan John N. Browning 7,625 49.20%
Total votes 15,499 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "Henry Saure Sixth Into Mayor's Race". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. March 29, 1949. p. 3. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  2. ^ "John Browning Enters Mayoralty Race Here". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. March 16, 1949. p. 8. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  3. ^ "Mayor Whitfield to Ask Reelection: Extra Stiff Pre-Election Fight Likely". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. January 30, 1949. p. 15. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  4. ^ "Ellis O. Smith Enters Race For City's Mayor". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. March 13, 1949. p. 14. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c "Presenting The Seven Sioux Falls Mayoralty Candidates". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. April 3, 1949. p. 11. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  6. ^ "City Election Held on Tuesday, April 19, 1949 - Mayor". Sioux Falls City Clerk. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  7. ^ "Second City Election Held on Tuesday, April 26, 1949 - Mayor". Sioux Falls City Clerk. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
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