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1975 Philadelphia mayoral election

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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Tom Foglietta was unopposed for the Republican nomination.

General election

Candidates

  • Charles Bowser, former Deputy Mayor (Independent)
  • Thomas Foglietta, At-large City Councilman (Republican)
  • Frank Rizzo, incumbent Mayor since 1972 (Democratic)

Results

References