1951 Special Election Results
| MEASURE 1 MILL TAX LEVY FOR CIVIL DEFENSE | TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED |
| YES | 22,681 |
| NO | 23,086 |
| MEASURE TERM LIMITS & FIX ANNUAL SALARIES OF MAYOR & COMMISSIONERS | TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED |
| YES | 20,582 |
| NO | 25,212 |