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.
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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John J. Barton | 68,316 | 48.1 | |
| Republican | Clarence Drayer | 63,091 | 44.4 | |
| Independent | Samuel Unger | 10,709 | 7.5 | |
| Turnout | 142,116 | 47.9 | ||
| Majority | 5,225 | 3.7 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ a b c d Bodenhamer, David J. (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. p. 298. ISBN 0-253-31222-1.
- ^ Bodenhamer, David J.; Barrows, Robert G. (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. p. 1356 and 1357. ISBN 0-253-31222-1.
| Preceded by 1959 | Indianapolis mayoral election 1963 | Succeeded by 1967 |
