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Frank Shaw recall, Los Angeles, California (1938)
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| Frank Shaw recall |
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| September 16, 1938 |
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| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 1938 Recalls in California California recall laws Mayoral recalls Recall reports |
An election to recall Mayor Frank Shaw was held on September 16, 1938, in Los Angeles, California. Voters recalled Shaw.[1]
Recall vote
Superior Court Judge Fletcher Bowron ran against Shaw in the recall election. Bowron won the recall election with 232,686 votes. Shaw received 122,196 votes.[2]
Recall supporters
Clifford Clinton led the recall effort. Recall organizers alleged that Shaw was corrupt.[1]
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