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The 1975 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo defeated African American leader Charles W. Boweser, who led an independent campaign, [2] and Republican nominee Tom Foglietta.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Rizzo (incumbent) | 179,994 | 54.97% | |
| Democratic | Louis G. Hill | 141,287 | 43.15% | |
| Democratic | Muhammad Kenyatta | 6,133 | 1.87% | |
Tom Foglietta was unopposed for the Republican nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Rizzo (incumbent) | 311,879 | 56.99% | |
| Independent | Charles W. Bowser | 134,334 | 24.55% | |
| Republican | Thomas M. Foglietta | 101,001 | 18.46% | |
| Turnout | 547,214 | |||
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