New Orleans mayoral election, 1965

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

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