SettingsJewish American mayors
Abe Aronovitz
Abraham "Abe" Aronovitz (1899 – 11 July 1960) was a Jewish American lawyer and Mayor of Miami.
Abraham "Abe" Aronovitz (1899 – 11 July 1960) was a Jewish American lawyer and Mayor of Miami.
Abel Stearns
Abel Stearns (February 9, 1798 – August 23, 1871) was a trader who came to Los Angeles, Alta California in 1829 and became a major landowner, cattle rancher and one of the area's wealthiest cit...
Abel Stearns (February 9, 1798 – August 23, 1871) was a trader who came to Los Angeles, Alta California in 1829 and became a major landowner, cattle rancher and one of the area's wealthiest cit...
Abraham Beame
Abraham David "Abe" Beame was mayor of New York City from 1974 to 1977.
Abraham David "Abe" Beame was mayor of New York City from 1974 to 1977.
Adlene Harrison
Adlene Harrison (born November 19, 1923 in Dallas, Texas) was acting mayor of Dallas in 1976, and its first female mayor.
Adlene Harrison (born November 19, 1923 in Dallas, Texas) was acting mayor of Dallas in 1976, and its first female mayor.
Adolph Sutro
Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro was the 24th mayor of San Francisco, and second Jewish mayor, serving in that office from 1894 until 1896.
Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro was the 24th mayor of San Francisco, and second Jewish mayor, serving in that office from 1894 until 1896.
Alan Schlesinger
Alan Schlesinger (born 1960) is an attorney, former Derby, Connecticut mayor, former Connecticut State Representative, and three-time unsuccessful Congressional candidate who received the Republ...
Alan Schlesinger (born 1960) is an attorney, former Derby, Connecticut mayor, former Connecticut State Representative, and three-time unsuccessful Congressional candidate who received the Republ...
Annette Strauss
Annette Strauss (January 26, 1924 – December 14, 1998) was a philanthropist and a former mayor of Dallas.
Annette Strauss (January 26, 1924 – December 14, 1998) was a philanthropist and a former mayor of Dallas.
Arthur Naftalin
Arthur Naftalin (June 28, 1917 – May 16, 2005) was an American political scientist and politician.
Arthur Naftalin (June 28, 1917 – May 16, 2005) was an American political scientist and politician.
Arthur Seligman
Arthur Seligman was an American businessman and politician.
Arthur Seligman was an American businessman and politician.
Bailey Gatzert
Bailey Gatzert was the eighth mayor of Seattle, Washington, serving from 1875 to 1876.
Bailey Gatzert was the eighth mayor of Seattle, Washington, serving from 1875 to 1876.
Barry Brucker
Barry Bruckner is an American businessman and politician.
Barry Bruckner is an American businessman and politician.
Bernard Cohn
Bernard Cohn (1835 – 1889) was an American businessman and politician.
Bernard Cohn (1835 – 1889) was an American businessman and politician.
Bernard Cohn (politician)
Bernard Cohn was an American businessman and politician from a Jewish family.
Bernard Cohn was an American businessman and politician from a Jewish family.
Bernard Samuel
Bernard "Barney" Samuel was a Republican politician who served as Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 1941 to 1952.
Bernard "Barney" Samuel was a Republican politician who served as Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 1941 to 1952.
Carolyn Goodman
Carolyn G. Goodman is the mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Carolyn G. Goodman is the mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Charles K. Krieger
Charles Kiva Krieger was an interim mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey.
Charles Kiva Krieger was an interim mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey.
Dianne Feinstein
Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein (; born June 22, 1933) is the senior United States Senator from California.
Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein (; born June 22, 1933) is the senior United States Senator from California.
Ed Koch
Edward Irving "Ed" Koch (; born December 12, 1924) is an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator.
Edward Irving "Ed" Koch (; born December 12, 1924) is an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator.
Ed Rendell
Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell (; born January 5, 1944) is an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania, from 2003 to 2011.
Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell (; born January 5, 1944) is an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania, from 2003 to 2011.
Edward Zorinsky
Edward Zorinsky was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Nebraska, serving from 1976 until his death.
Edward Zorinsky was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Nebraska, serving from 1976 until his death.
Elizabeth Brater
Elizabeth Brater (born April 12, 1951) is a Democratic former member of the Michigan Senate, who represented the 18th District from 2003 to 2010, and served as the Assistant Minority Leader.
Elizabeth Brater (born April 12, 1951) is a Democratic former member of the Michigan Senate, who represented the 18th District from 2003 to 2010, and served as the Assistant Minority Leader.
Emanuel J. Evans
Emanuel J. "Mutt" Evans was an American businessman and the first Jewish mayor of Durham, North Carolina.
Emanuel J. "Mutt" Evans was an American businessman and the first Jewish mayor of Durham, North Carolina.
Eva Galambos
Eva Cohn Galambos (born circa 1928) is the mayor of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Eva Cohn Galambos (born circa 1928) is the mayor of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
George Israel
George M. Israel, III (born 1948) is the current president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and is a former mayor of Macon, Georgia (1979–1987), the sixth largest city in the state.
George M. Israel, III (born 1948) is the current president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and is a former mayor of Macon, Georgia (1979–1987), the sixth largest city in the state.
George Oakes
George Washington Ochs Oakes (October 27, 1861, Cincinnati, Ohio – October 26, 1931) was an American journalist.
George Washington Ochs Oakes (October 27, 1861, Cincinnati, Ohio – October 26, 1931) was an American journalist.
Harry Bacharach
Harry Bacharach was the Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey. American politician and mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1912, 1916–1920, and 1930–1935.
Harry Bacharach was the Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey. American politician and mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1912, 1916–1920, and 1930–1935.
Isaac Herbert Kempner
Isaac H. Kempner, 1873 - August 1, 1967, was the founder of the Imperial Sugar Corporation and mayor of Galveston, Texas.
Isaac H. Kempner, 1873 - August 1, 1967, was the founder of the Imperial Sugar Corporation and mayor of Galveston, Texas.
Jan Goldsmith
Jan Goldsmith is a Republican politician from San Diego, CA who currently serves as the San Diego City Attorney.
Jan Goldsmith is a Republican politician from San Diego, CA who currently serves as the San Diego City Attorney.
Jean Alexandre Cohen
Jean-Alexandre Cohen, 2nd Baron Cruse-Cohen was a famous American vintner and leading member in the Republican party in the South during the 1950's and 1960's.
Jean-Alexandre Cohen, 2nd Baron Cruse-Cohen was a famous American vintner and leading member in the Republican party in the South during the 1950's and 1960's.
Jerry Abramson
Jerry Edwin Abramson is a Democratic politician who is the 55th and current Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky.
Jerry Edwin Abramson is a Democratic politician who is the 55th and current Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky.
Jerry Springer
Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer is an American television presenter, best known as host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991.
Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer is an American television presenter, best known as host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991.
Jimmy Delshad
Jamshid "Jimmy" Delshad (جیمی دلشاد) is an Iranian-American politician in the state of California.
Jamshid "Jimmy" Delshad (جیمی دلشاد) is an Iranian-American politician in the state of California.
Joseph Lazarow
Joseph Aaron Lazarow was an American politician from New Jersey, who served as the Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey from 1976 to 1982, during the period when casino gambling was introduced to ...
Joseph Aaron Lazarow was an American politician from New Jersey, who served as the Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey from 1976 to 1982, during the period when casino gambling was introduced to ...
Joshua J. Cohen
Joshua Jackson Cohen (born May 31, 1973) is an American Democratic politician who was elected on Nov.
Joshua Jackson Cohen (born May 31, 1973) is an American Democratic politician who was elected on Nov.
Julius Fleischmann
Julius Fleischmann (June 8, 1871 - February 5, 1925) was a Jewish American politician, former mayor of Cincinnati and son of Charles Louis Fleischmann.
Julius Fleischmann (June 8, 1871 - February 5, 1925) was a Jewish American politician, former mayor of Cincinnati and son of Charles Louis Fleischmann.
Julius Houseman
Julius Houseman (December 8, 1832–February 8, 1891) was a U.S. businessman and politician who served as mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan, as representative in the Michigan House of Represen...
Julius Houseman (December 8, 1832–February 8, 1891) was a U.S. businessman and politician who served as mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan, as representative in the Michigan House of Represen...
Katharine Elkus White
Katharine Elkus White (November 25, 1906 – April 24, 1985) was an American Democratic Party politician and diplomat, who served as mayor of Red Bank, New Jersey (1951-1956), chairwoman of ...
Katharine Elkus White (November 25, 1906 – April 24, 1985) was an American Democratic Party politician and diplomat, who served as mayor of Red Bank, New Jersey (1951-1956), chairwoman of ...
Laura Miller
Laura Miller (born November 18, 1958) served as mayor of Dallas, Texas (U.S.) from 2002 through 2007.
Laura Miller (born November 18, 1958) served as mayor of Dallas, Texas (U.S.) from 2002 through 2007.
Lawrence D. Cohen (politician)
Lawrence D. Cohen Lawrence D. Cohen is an American attorney, politician and judge.
Lawrence D. Cohen Lawrence D. Cohen is an American attorney, politician and judge.
Leopold David
Leopold David (1878 – 1924) was the first mayor of Anchorage, Alaska.
Leopold David (1878 – 1924) was the first mayor of Anchorage, Alaska.
Linda Lingle
Linda Lingle is a candidate for the United States Senate vying for an open seat vacated by retiring U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka.
Linda Lingle is a candidate for the United States Senate vying for an open seat vacated by retiring U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka.
Louis Marcus
Louis Marcus (b. January 9, 1880 in Brooklyn, New York) was elected in 1932 as the first (and to date only) Jewish mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah, and served until his death on July 6, 1936.
Louis Marcus (b. January 9, 1880 in Brooklyn, New York) was elected in 1932 as the first (and to date only) Jewish mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah, and served until his death on July 6, 1936.
Martin Behrman
Martin Behrman (14 October 1864 – 12 January 1926), an American Democratic politician, was the longest-serving mayor in New Orleans history.
Martin Behrman (14 October 1864 – 12 January 1926), an American Democratic politician, was the longest-serving mayor in New Orleans history.
Meir Lichtenstein
Meir Lichtenstein was the Mayor of Lakewood Township, a community of over 60,000 residents in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, in 2006.
Meir Lichtenstein was the Mayor of Lakewood Township, a community of over 60,000 residents in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, in 2006.
Menashe Miller
Menashe P. Miller is an American Republican Party politician who serves as the Mayor of Lakewood Township, New Jersey the largest municipality in Ocean County and seventh-most populous in the st...
Menashe P. Miller is an American Republican Party politician who serves as the Mayor of Lakewood Township, New Jersey the largest municipality in Ocean County and seventh-most populous in the st...
Meyer C. Ellenstein
Meyer C. Ellenstein (1886–1967) served as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1933 to 1941.
Meyer C. Ellenstein (1886–1967) served as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1933 to 1941.
Meyera E. Oberndorf
Meyera E. Oberndorf (born February 10, 1941) was the 23rd mayor of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Meyera E. Oberndorf (born February 10, 1941) was the 23rd mayor of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Michael Bloomberg
Michael Rubens Bloomberg is an American businessman and politician who is currently Mayor of New York City.
Michael Rubens Bloomberg is an American businessman and politician who is currently Mayor of New York City.
Moses Alexander
Moses Alexander (November 13, 1853 – January 4, 1932) was the second elected Jewish governor of a US state (c.f.
Moses Alexander (November 13, 1853 – January 4, 1932) was the second elected Jewish governor of a US state (c.f.
Moses Bloom
Moses Bloom was a Jewish American politician, member of both houses of the Iowa General Assembly, and mayor of Iowa City, Iowa.
Moses Bloom was a Jewish American politician, member of both houses of the Iowa General Assembly, and mayor of Iowa City, Iowa.
Murray Seasongood
Murray Seasongood (October 27, 1878-February 21, 1983) was a Jewish American politician, who served as the Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1926-1930.
Murray Seasongood (October 27, 1878-February 21, 1983) was a Jewish American politician, who served as the Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1926-1930.
Neil Goldschmidt
Neil Edward Goldschmidt is an American businessman and former Democratic politician from Oregon who held local, state, and federal offices over three decades.
Neil Edward Goldschmidt is an American businessman and former Democratic politician from Oregon who held local, state, and federal offices over three decades.
Oscar Goodman
Oscar Baylin Goodman (born July 26, 1939) is an American lawyer and politician.
Oscar Baylin Goodman (born July 26, 1939) is an American lawyer and politician.
Phil Gordon (politician)
Phil Gordon (born April 18, 1951) is an American Democratic party politician, and the 58th and current mayor of Phoenix, Arizona.
Phil Gordon (born April 18, 1951) is an American Democratic party politician, and the 58th and current mayor of Phoenix, Arizona.
Rahm Emanuel
Rahm Israel Emanuel is an American politician and the 55th and current Mayor of Chicago.
Rahm Israel Emanuel is an American politician and the 55th and current Mayor of Chicago.
Ray Kramer
Raymond Kramer was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as Mayor of Asbury Park, New Jersey and on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Raymond Kramer was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as Mayor of Asbury Park, New Jersey and on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Richard L. Berkley
Richard L. Berkley served as mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., from 1979 to 1991.
Richard L. Berkley served as mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., from 1979 to 1991.
Robert J. Harris
Robert J. Harris was a lawyer, professor, and mayor of the city of Ann Arbor in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Robert J. Harris was a lawyer, professor, and mayor of the city of Ann Arbor in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Sam Massell
Sam Massell is a businessman who served as the 53rd mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
Sam Massell is a businessman who served as the 53rd mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
Sam Steiger
Sam Steiger (born March 10, 1929) is an American politician, journalist, political pundit, and rancher.
Sam Steiger (born March 10, 1929) is an American politician, journalist, political pundit, and rancher.
Sidney Mathias
Sidney Mathias is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 53rd district since 1999.
Sidney Mathias is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 53rd district since 1999.
Sophie Masloff
Sophie Masloff is an American politician.
Sophie Masloff is an American politician.
Stephen Goldsmith
Stephen "Steve" Goldsmith is the former mayor of Indianapolis and most recently served as the Deputy Mayor of New York City for Operations, stepping down effective August 4, 2011.
Stephen "Steve" Goldsmith is the former mayor of Indianapolis and most recently served as the Deputy Mayor of New York City for Operations, stepping down effective August 4, 2011.
Steve Rothman
Steven R. "Steve" Rothman (born October 14, 1952) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1997.
Steven R. "Steve" Rothman (born October 14, 1952) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1997.
Susan Golding
Susan G. Golding (born August 1945) is an American Republican politician from California, best-known as the former two-term mayor of San Diego.
Susan G. Golding (born August 1945) is an American Republican politician from California, best-known as the former two-term mayor of San Diego.
Susan Weiner
Susan Weiner is a politician from Georgia, USA and was the first woman to become Mayor of Savannah.
Susan Weiner is a politician from Georgia, USA and was the first woman to become Mayor of Savannah.
Suzi Oppenheimer
Suzanne "Suzi" Oppenheimer (born December 13, 1934) is an American politician from the state of New York.
Suzanne "Suzi" Oppenheimer (born December 13, 1934) is an American politician from the state of New York.
Theodore D. Mann
Theodore D. Mann was a Massachusetts politician who was the longest-serving mayor of Newton, Massachusetts.
Theodore D. Mann was a Massachusetts politician who was the longest-serving mayor of Newton, Massachusetts.
Vicki Barnett
Vicki Barnett is a Democratic member of the Michigan State House of Representatives, and a former mayor of Farmington Hills, located in Oakland County.
Vicki Barnett is a Democratic member of the Michigan State House of Representatives, and a former mayor of Farmington Hills, located in Oakland County.
Walt Bachrach
Walton H. "Walt" Bachrach (1904–1989) Born in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Walton H. "Walt" Bachrach (1904–1989) Born in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Washington Bartlett
Washington Montgomery Bartlett was the 20th mayor of San Francisco, California from 1883 to 1887 and was the first and–to date–only Jewish governor of California.
Washington Montgomery Bartlett was the 20th mayor of San Francisco, California from 1883 to 1887 and was the first and–to date–only Jewish governor of California.
Zachariah J. Loussac
Zachariah Joshua "Zack" Loussac (1882-1965) was Mayor of Anchorage from 1948 to 1951.
Zachariah Joshua "Zack" Loussac (1882-1965) was Mayor of Anchorage from 1948 to 1951.