1975 Philadelphia mayoral election

1975 Philadelphia mayoral election
November 4, 1975
Turnout65% 12 pp
 
Nominee Frank Rizzo Charles W. Bowser Tom Foglietta
Party Democratic Independent Republican
Popular vote 311,879 134,334 101,001
Percentage 56.99% 24.55% 18.46%
Results by ward
Rizzo:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Bowser:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Mayor before election

Frank Rizzo
Democratic

Elected mayor

Frank Rizzo
Democratic

The 1975 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Frank Rizzo.

Rizzo defeated African American leader Charles W. Boweser, who led an independent campaign, and Republican nominee Tom Foglietta.

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