David R. Cuthbertson

David Ross Cuthbertson (May 5, 1868 – January 5, 1941) was a Michigan politician.

David R. Cuthbertson
59th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office 1923–1924
Preceded by	William H. McKeighan
Succeeded by	Judson L. Transue[1]
Personal details
Born	(1868-05-05)May 5, 1868 Taymouth, Michigan, US
Died	January 5, 1941(1941-01-05) (aged 72)[2] Flint, Michigan
Political party	Democratic
Children	Willis Earle Cuthbertson

Political life

He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1923 for a single one-year term,^[3] defeating the incumbent mayor, William H. McKeighan.^[1]

Recall Election 1924 Results

A recall effort was mounted by people, including the Ku Klux Klan, who opposed Cuthbertson's appointment of a Catholic Police Chief, James P. Cole. The 1924 election was successful in removing Cuthbertson.^[4]

Yes	8,304	58%
No	5,977	42%
Total	14,281	100%

Cuthbertson indicated that he would run in the replacement election.^[5]

Political offices
Preceded by William H. McKeighan	Mayor of Flint 1923–1924	Succeeded by Judson L. Transue