Chicago mayoral election, 1977

Chicago Mayoral election, 1977
April 19, 1977

 
Nominee Michael A. Bilandic[1] Dennis H. Block
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 490,688 135,282
Percentage 77.3% 21.3%
Mayor before election

Michael A. Bilandic (appointed)
Democratic

 Elected Mayor

Michael A. Bilandic
Democratic

In the Chicago mayoral election of 1977, Illinois politician Michael A. Bilandic was elected as mayor, took office as permanent mayor on June 22, 1977. Due to the sudden death of mayor Richard J. Daley on December 20, 1976, Bilandic was selected by the Chicago city council to serve as acting mayor for six months until this election. In the general election, Bilandic faced Republican nominee Dennis H. Block and Socialist Workers nominee Dennis Brasky. Bilandic won the election with 77% of the vote.[2]

Democratic Primary

 
Chicago Democratic Party Mayoral Primary, 1977[2]
Candidate Votes % +/-
Michael A. Bilandic 368,400 57.56% N/A
Roman Pucinski 235,790 36.84% N/A
Majority 8,043 1.25% N/A
Total 640,013100.00% N/A

References

  1. ↑ "Bilandic winner with 77% of vote (June 8, 1977)".
  2. 1 2 "Our Campaigns - Chicago Mayor Race - Jun 07, 1977".
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