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The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1963 took place on November 5, 1963 and saw the election of John J. Barton.

Barton won a hotly contested Democratic primary.[1] Barton defeated Republican Clarence Drayer and independent candidate Samuel Unger in the general election.[1]

Barton's campaign platform promised to reform the Indianapolis Police Department, involve the community in decision making, seek federal assistance for Indianapolis whenever possible, practice slum clearance, and make infrastructure repairs.[1]

Results

Voter turnout saw then-record levels.[1]

Indianapolis mayoral election, 1963[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John J. Barton 68,316 48.1
Republican Clarence Drayer 63,091 44.4
Independent Samuel Unger 10,709 7.5
Turnout 142,116 47.9
Majority 5,225 3.7
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bodenhamer, David J. (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. p. 298. ISBN 0-253-31222-1.
  2. ^ Bodenhamer, David J.; Barrows, Robert G. (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. p. 1356 and 1357. ISBN 0-253-31222-1.
Preceded by
1959
Indianapolis mayoral election
1963
Succeeded by
1967