1961 Dallas mayoral election

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1961 Dallas mayoral election
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 1959April 4, 1961 (1961-04-04) 1963  
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Candidate Earle Cabell Joe GearyGeorge T. Fox, Jr.
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote41,46838,7252,015
Percentage50.44%47.11%2.45%

Mayor before election

Robert L. Thornton

Elected Mayor

Earle Cabell

The 1961 Dallas mayoral election was held on April 4, 1961.

Results

1961 Dallas mayoral election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan Earle Cabell 41,468 50.44%
Nonpartisan Joe Geary38,72547.11%
Nonpartisan George T. Fox, Jr.2,0152.45%
Total votes82,208 100%

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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - Dallas Mayor Race - Apr 04, 1961". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-12-05.