1965 New Orleans mayoral election
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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.
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.
Sources
- Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee. Mayoralty: First and Second Democratic Primary Elections, 1965.