David Ross Cuthbertson (May 5, 1868 – January 5, 1941) was a Michigan politician.
Political life He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1923 for a single one-year term, defeating the incumbent mayor, William H. McKeighan.
Recall Election 1924 Results A recall effort was mounted by people, including the Ku Klux Klan, who opposed Cuthbertson's appointment of a Catholic Police Chief, James P. Cole. The 1924 election was successful in removing Cuthbertson. Yes 8,304 58% No 5,977 42% Total 14,281 100% Cuthbertson indicated that he would run in the replacement election.
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