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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. Elections were held on November 6.[1]
Results
Democratic Party Primary, November 6, 1965
| Candidate
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Votes received
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Percentage of total vote
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| Victor Schiro (incumbent)
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81,973
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50.1%
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| Jimmy Fitzmorris
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78,654
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48.1%
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| Addison Roswell Thompson
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2,121
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1.3%
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| Joseph Held
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458
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0.3%
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| Doris Perkins
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226
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0.1%
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Gerald J. Gallinghouse withdrew before the primary to endorse Fitzmorris.
References
- Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee. Mayoralty: First and Second Democratic Primary Elections, 1965.