Atlanta mayoral election, 1985

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The 1977 Atlanta mayoral election took place on October 8, 1985. Incumbent Mayor Andrew Young easily won a second term against token opposition. [1]

Andrew Young American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia

Andrew Jackson Young Jr. is an American politician, diplomat, and activist. Beginning his career as a pastor, Young was an early leader in the civil rights movement, serving as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a close confidant to Martin Luther King Jr. Young later became active in politics, serving first as a U.S. Congressman from Georgia, then United States Ambassador to the United Nations, and finally Mayor of Atlanta. Since leaving political office, Young has founded or served in a large number of organizations working on issues of public policy and political lobbying.

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During Young's first term, he was credited with uniting his natural constituency of black voters and the Atlanta white business establishment. Accomplishments touted by Mayor Young included bringing new businesses to Atlanta and a plan to revive Underground Atlanta. [4] Points of contention discussed by opponents included approval of the Presidential Parkway and his overseas traveling to promote Atlanta. [5] Nevertheless, economic prosperity and personal popularity for Mayor Young resulted in no major opponents stepping forward. The lack of credible opposition resulted in low turnout for the election. [6]

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Results

CandidateVotes%
Andrew Young (inc.)47,74581.4
J.K. Ramey7,02611.9
Marvin Yizar3,8566.5
Blank/Over Votes6,832
Total65,459100
Registered voters/turnout199,01832.8
Source: Fulton County Board of Elections

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References

  1. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (1985-10-10). "YOUNG WINS IN ATLANTA; RUNOFFS IN 2 OTHER CITIES - The New York Times". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  2. "Atlanta's Mayor Young Faces Comic, Salesman and Private Eye In Election".
  3. "Rome News-Tribune - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  4. "Observer article" (PDF). fultonhistory.com.
  5. "Young likely to be reelected despite rumbles of dissatisfaction". 7 October 1985 via Christian Science Monitor.
  6. "Young Is Expected To Win In Atlanta - The New York Times". Nytimes.com. 1985-10-08. Retrieved 2018-09-20.