1958 Philadelphia City Council special election

none September 2023 __NOTOC__ thumb|The 9th councilmanic district in 1958 Philadelphia's City Council special election of 1958 was held to fill the 9th district seat vacated by Democrat Charles M. Finley when he died in office. Democrat Henry P. Carr defeated Republican Elizabeth Page Hanna for the seat. Background Since 1951, insurance broker Charles M. Finley had represented the 9th district, which covered Oak Lane, Olney, and Logan. In August 1958, he died of a heart attack while vacationing in Margate, New Jersey.Inquirer 1958a With limited time to fill the seat, the parties selected the candidates directly rather than holding a primary. Democratic ward leaders in the district chose U.S. Commissioner Henry P. Carr to run for the open seat.Inquirer 1958b Republicans selected Elizabeth Page Hanna, a member of the Republican State Committee.Inquirer 1958c Carr was elected easily with 61% of the vote.Inquirer 1958d He served in that office until 1968. Philadelphia city council special election, district 9, 1958Bulletin Almanac 1959 Democratic Party (United States) Henry P. Carr 52,546 61.03 -0.58 Republican Party (United States) Elizabeth P. Hanna 33,547 38.97 +0.58 See also List of members of Philadelphia City Council since 1952 Sources 30em References Bulletin Almanac 1959 1959 The Philadelphia Bulletin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 8641470 Bulletin Almanac 1959 Councilman Finley Dies The Philadelphia Inquirer August 26, 1958 10 https://www.newspapers.com/image/176735216/ Newspapers.com Inquirer 1958a Democrats Pick Carr As Council Candidate The Philadelphia Inquirer September 3, 1958 6 https://www.newspapers.com/image/177745295/ Newspapers.com Inquirer 1958b Woman in Council Bid The Philadelphia Inquirer September 17, 1958 6 https://www.newspapers.com/image/176708334/ Newspapers.com Inquirer 1958c Democrat Carr Takes Council Seat The Philadelphia Inquirer November 5, 1958 12 https://www.newspapers.com/image/176770903/ Newspapers.com Inquirer 1958d Philadelphia City Council Category:Philadelphia City Council elections Philadelphia City Council Category:1958 in Pennsylvania