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1977 Atlanta mayoral election

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The 1977 Atlanta mayoral election took place on October 4, 1977. Incumbent Mayor Maynard Jackson easily won a second term without the need for a runoff.

Results

Candidate Votes %
Maynard Jackson (inc.) 54,375 63.2
Harold Dye 15,295 17.7
Milton Farris 12,265 14.2
Emma Darnell 3,560 4.1
Vince Eagan 495 0.5
Invalid/blank votes 4,379
Total 89,969 100
Registered voters/turnout 202,697 44.3
Source: Fulton County BOE