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The 1961 Dallas mayoral election was held on April 4, 1961.
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The 1961 Dallas mayoral election was held on April 4, 1961.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Earle Cabell | 41,468 | 50.44% | |
| Nonpartisan | Joe Geary | 38,725 | 47.11% | |
| Nonpartisan | George T. Fox, Jr. | 2,015 | 2.45% | |
| Total votes | 82,208 | 100% | ||
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