1973 New Orleans mayoral election
| Elections in Louisiana |
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 Government |
The New Orleans mayoral election of 1973 resulted in the reelection of Moon Landrieu to his second term as mayor of New Orleans. The primary round of voting was held on November 10; no runoff was required.
Results
Primary, October 1
| Candidate | Votes received |
|---|---|
| Moon Landrieu (incumbent) | 91,007 |
| A. S. Lee Fernandez | 30,857 |
| Addison Roswell Thompson | 4,925 |
| Rodney Fertel (former husband of restaurateur Ruth Fertel) | 3,971 |
| Preceded by 1969-70 mayoral election |
New Orleans mayoral elections | Succeeded by 1977 mayoral election |
Sources
- Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee. First and Second Democratic Primary Elections, 1973.