The 1932 New York City special mayoral election was held on November 8. It was triggered by the resignation of incumbent Democratic Mayor
Jimmy Walker on September 1, after his administration had become embroiled in scandal. Democratic nominee
John P. O'Brien easily defeated Republican
Lewis H. Pounds and Socialist
Morris Hillquit. Acting Mayor
Joseph V. McKee also featured as a write-in candidate. Minor candidates included Communist
William L. Patterson and Socialist Labor candidate
Olive Johnson.