Wasielewski, hoping to regain his seat, re-entered the race as an independent, but the two split the Democratic vote, allowing Republican John C. Brophy to win, with 49,144 votes to Bobrowicz' 44,398, Wasielewski's 38.502, and Socialist George Helberg's 2,470.
Wasielewski, hoping to reclaim his position, ran as an independent but the two candidates split the Democratic vote, leading Republican John C. Brophy to win with 49,144 votes, Bobrowicz received 44,398 votes, Wasielewski got 38.502%, and Socialist George Helberg secured 2,470 votes.