Mayoral elections in Springfield, Massachusetts
elections for mayor in Springfield, Massachusetts
Elections are currently held every four years to elect the mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts.
Before 1961, mayoral elections were partisan. Starting in 1961, they have been nonpartisan.
Terms had, originally, been for a length of a single year, but were later extended to two years. Starting with the 2011 mayoral election, terms were extended further to four years.
Elections prior to 1933
1933
In 1933, Henry Martens, a Republican was elected mayor.
1935
In 1935, Henry Martens, a Republican was reelected.
1937
In 1937, Roger Putnam, a Democrat was elected mayor.
1939
In 1939, Roger Putnam, a Democrat was reelected to a second term.
1941
In 1941, Roger Putnam, a Democrat was reelected to a third term.
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