1975 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1975 occurred on Tuesday, November 4, 1975, between Mayor Kevin White and state senator Joseph F. Timilty. White was elected to a third term.

1975 Boston mayoral election

← 1971 November 4, 1975 1979 →
 
Candidate Kevin White Joseph F. Timilty
Popular vote 81,058 73,622
Percentage 52.40% 47.59%

Results by ward
White:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Timilty:      50–60%      60–70%

Mayor before election

Kevin White

Elected mayor

Kevin White

The nonpartisan municipal preliminary election was held on September 23, 1975.

Candidates

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Candidates eliminated in preliminary

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Results

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Candidates Preliminary Election[1] General Election[2]
Votes % Votes %
Kevin White (incumbent) 49,248 54.45 81,058 52.40
Joseph F. Timilty 38,997 43.12 73,622 47.59
Norman Oliver 1,190 1.32
Robert Gibbons 1,002 1.11

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Annual Report of the Election Department. Boston [Election Dept.] 1976. p. 31.
  2. ^ Annual Report of the Election Department. Boston [Election Dept.] 1976. p. 76.