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1963 Indianapolis mayoral election

1963 Indianapolis mayoral election

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The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1963 took place on November 5, 1963 and saw the election of John J. Barton.

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Barton won a hotly contested Democratic primary.[1] Barton defeated Republican Clarence Drayer and independent candidate Samuel Unger in the general election.[1]

Barton's campaign platform promised to reform the Indianapolis Police Department, involve the community in decision making, seek federal assistance for Indianapolis whenever possible, practice slum clearance, and make infrastructure repairs.[1]

Results

Voter turnout saw then-record levels.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    Bodenhamer, David J. (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. p. 298. ISBN 0-253-31222-1.
  2. [2]
    Bodenhamer, David J.; Barrows, Robert G. (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. p. 1356 and 1357. ISBN 0-253-31222-1.
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1959		 Indianapolis mayoral election
1963		 Succeeded by
1967
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