1975_Philadelphia_mayoral_election

1975 Philadelphia mayoral election

1975 Philadelphia mayoral election

1975 mayoral election in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The 1975 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Frank Rizzo.

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Rizzo defeated African American leader Charles W. Boweser, who led an independent campaign,[2] and Republican nominee Tom Foglietta.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Results

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Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Results

Foglietta was unopposed for the Republican nomination.

Independents and third parties

Independent

  • Charles Bowser, former Deputy Mayor

General election

Results

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References

  1. [1]
    Denvir, Daniel (May 22, 2015). "Voter Turnout in U.S. Mayoral Elections Is Pathetic, But It Wasn't Always This Way". City Lab. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  2. [2]
    Coard, Michael (February 10, 2018). "Charles Bowser: The Ultimate Power Player". Philly Magazine. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  3. [3]
    "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000". City of Philadelphia. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
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