1963 Indianapolis mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 Indianapolis mayoral election, 1963 Indianapolis presidential no 1959 Indianapolis mayoral election 1959 1967 Indianapolis mayoral election 1967 November 5, 1963 47.9% John J. Barton Democratic Party (United States) 68,316 48.1% Clarence Drayer Republican Party (United States) 63,091 44.4% Samuel Unger Independent politician 10,709 7.5% 200px Mayor Albert H. Losche Democratic Party (United States) John J. Barton Democratic Party (United States) The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1963 took place on November 5, 1963, and saw the election of John J. Barton. Barton won a hotly contested Democratic primary.Bodenhamer David J. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Indiana University Press 1994 0-253-31222-1 298 https://books.google.com/books?id=bg13QcMSsq8C Barton defeated Republican Clarence Drayer and independent candidate Samuel Unger in the general election. Barton's campaign platform promised to reform the Indianapolis Police Department, involve the community in decision making, seek federal assistance for Indianapolis whenever possible, practice slum clearance, and make infrastructure repairs. This was the last time a Democrat was elected Mayor of Indianapolis until 1999. Results Indianapolis mayoral election, 1963David J. Bodenhamer Robert G. Barrows The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Indiana University Press 1994 0-253-31222-1 1356 and 1357 https://books.google.com/books?id=bg13QcMSsq8C Democratic Party (United States) John J. Barton 68,316 48.1 Republican Party (United States) Clarence Drayer 63,091 44.4 Independent politician Samuel Unger 10,709 7.5 142,116 47.9 5,225 3.7 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Voter turnout saw then-record levels. References 1959 Indianapolis mayoral election1963 1967 collapsed 1963 Category:1963 United States mayoral elections Category:1963 Indiana elections