and Cook County Recorder of Deeds Clayton F. Smith . Bundesen had been considered a potential independent candidate, but, in March 1931, he ruled out a run. Cermak's "ethnic credentials" and anti-Prohibition stance also managed to appeal to many working class and ethnic voters that the party had lost to Thompson in the previous election. Results Voter turnout was remarkably high, with 82% of registered voters participating. Cermak carried 45 wards, while Thompson carried five. The five wards that Thompson carried all had sizable black populations. Thompson carried only five of the city's fifty wards. Cermak received 76.80% of the Polish-American vote, while Thompson received 23.20%. References 1931 Chicago William Hale Thompson