1965 New Orleans mayoral election

The New Orleans mayoral election of 1965 resulted in the re-election of Victor Schiro to his second full term as Mayor of New Orleans. No runoff was needed, as Schiro received over 50% of the vote. Elections were held on November 6.[1]

1965 New Orleans mayoral election

November 6, 1965 (1965-11-06)
 
Candidate Victor H. Schiro Jimmy Fitzmorris
Party Democrat Democrat
Popular vote 81,973 78,654
Percentage 50.1 48.1

Mayor of New Orleans before election

Victor Schiro
Democrat

Elected Mayor of New Orleans

Victor Schiro
Democrat

Results

Democratic Party Primary, November 6, 1965

Candidate Votes received Percentage of total vote
Victor Schiro 81,973 50.1%
Jimmy Fitzmorris 78,654 48.1%
Addison Roswell Thompson 2,121 1.3%
Joseph Held 458 0.3%
Doris Perkins 226 0.1%

Gerald J. Gallinghouse withdrew before the primary to endorse Fitzmorris.


References

  • Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee. Mayoralty: First and Second Democratic Primary Elections, 1965.
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