LOCAL · CA · 1961-1973
Sam Yorty
Mayor of Los Angeles · Democrat · California
On the record
Defeated Tom Bradley 1969; switched parties multiple times
Background
Sam Yorty (Democrat) was California's Mayor of Los Angeles of Los Angeles 1961–1973 (12 years). Took office after Norris Poulson; succeeded by Tom Bradley. Note: Defeated Tom Bradley 1969; switched parties multiple times. Same-year political environment (1961): Governor Pat Brown.
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Others who held this office in California
- Karen Bass (2022-present)
- Eric Garcetti (2013-2022)
- Antonio Villaraigosa (2005-2013)
- James Hahn (2001-2005)
- Richard Riordan (1993-2001)
- Tom Bradley (1973-1993)
- Norris Poulson (1953-1961)
- Fletcher Bowron (1938-1953)