The 1923 San Diego mayoral election was held on March 20, 1923 to elect the mayor for San Diego. Incumbent mayor John L. Bacon stood for reelection. In the primary election, Bacon received a majority of the votes and was elected outright with no need for a contested runoff. Candidates John L. Bacon, Mayor of San Diego Charles E. Rinehart Willis H.P. Shelton William I. Kinsley Oriel C. Jones Campaign Incumbent Mayor John L. Bacon stood for reelection to a second term. On March 20, 1921, Bacon received an absolute majority of 59.6 percent in the primary election, more than 23 percent higher than his nearest competitor, Charles E. Rinehart. Bacon received one hundred percent of the vote in the uncontested runoff election held April 3, 1923 and was elected to the office of the mayor. Primary Election results General Election results Because Bacon won outright in the primary with a majority of the vote, his was the only eligible name on the runoff ballot. References 1923 1923 California elections 1923 1923 United States mayoral elections March 1923 events