Boston mayoral election, 1975

The Boston mayoral election of 1975 occurred on Tuesday, November 4, 1975 between Mayor Kevin White and state senator Joseph F. Timilty. White was elected to a third term.

The nonpartisan municipal preliminary election was held on September 23, 1975.

Candidates

Candidates eliminated in primary

Results

Candidates Primary Election[1] General Election[2]
Votes % Votes %
Kevin White 49,248 54.45 81,058 52.40
Joseph F. Timilty 38,997 43.12 73,622 47.59
Norman Oliver 1,190 1.32
Robert Gibbons 1,002 1.11

See also

References


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