1935 Toronto municipal election

James Simpson won a surprise victory in the mayoral campaign to become the first socialist candidate elected to the office.

James Simpson, known as "People's Jimmy" was a long serving member of the Board of Control and former vice-president of the Trades and Labour Congress of Canada.

Simpson was strongly opposed by many religious leaders, former mayor Stewart, and three of the four daily newspapers.

Also running were social activist Adelaide Plumptre and Communist leader Tim Buck.

Alderman George Duthie was also a candidate but withdrew Results taken from the January 2, 1935 Toronto Star and might not exactly match final tallies.