John J. Barton (June 23, 1906 – May 4, 2004) was an American politician who served one term as mayor of Indianapolis. During his time in office, plans were made for the construction of the Indiana Convention Center. He was defeated for re-election by Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners member and future United States Senator Richard Lugar in 1967. Barton was the last Indianapolis mayor whose time in the office was entirely before the consolidation of Indianapolis with Marion County under Unigov .

John J. Barton
43rd Mayor of Indianapolis
In office
January 1, 1964 – January 1, 1968
Preceded byAlbert H. Losche
Succeeded byRichard Lugar
Personal details
BornJune 23, 1906
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
DiedMay 4, 2004(2004-05-04) (aged 97)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materPurdue University

Barton was an alumnus of Purdue University (class of 1930)[1] and served in the military in World War II. He died on May 4, 2004, aged 97.

Election results

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Indianapolis mayoral election, 1963[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John J. Barton (incumbent) 68,316 48.1
Republican Clarence Drayer 63,091 44.4
Indianapolis mayoral election, 1967[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Richard Lugar 72,278 53.3
Democratic John J. Barton (incumbent) 63,284 46.7

References

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  1. ^ The Purdue Alumnus. Purdue Alumni Association. 2004. p. 42.
  2. ^ a b Bodenhamer, David J.; Barrows, Robert Graham (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Vanderstel, David Gordon. Indiana University Press. p. 1356. ISBN 0-253-31222-1. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
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Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Indianapolis
1964–1967
Succeeded by