The 1963 Baltimore mayoral election saw the former mayor and governor Theodore McKeldin return to office for a second non-consecutive term as mayor by defeating incumbent mayor Philip H. Goodman.
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To date, this is the last time a Republican won a mayoral election in Baltimore.[1] It is also the last time a Republican managed even 30% of the city's vote.
Nominations
editPrimary elections were held March 5.[2][3][4]
Democratic primary
editAmong those challenging for the Democratic nomination Goodman were Comptroller R. Walter Graham, Jr. and City Council President Leon Abramson.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Philip H. Goodman (incumbent) | 70,961 | 49.48% | |
| Democratic | C. Meredith Boyce | 38,705 | 26.99% | |
| Democratic | R. Walter Graham, Jr. | 20,364 | 14.20% | |
| Democratic | Leon Abramson | 10,017 | 6.98% | |
| Democratic | Morgan L. Amaimo | 1,280 | 0.89% | |
| Democratic | William C. Lehnert | 811 | 0.57% | |
| Democratic | Rose Sappe | 437 | 0.31% | |
| Democratic | Milton Rothstein | 429 | 0.30% | |
| Democratic | Thomas C. Stinett | 414 | 0.29% | |
| Total votes | 143,418 | |||
Republican primary
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Theodore McKeldin | 16,694 | 74.37% | |
| Republican | Samuel A. Culotta | 4,675 | 20.83% | |
| Republican | Dorothy B. Davis | 1,078 | 4.80% | |
| Total votes | 22,447 | |||
General election
editThe general election was held May 7.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Theodore McKeldin | 108,427 | 51.10% | |
| Democratic | Philip H. Goodman (incumbent) | 103,761 | 48.90% | |
| Total votes | 212,188 | |||
References
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