1961 Dallas mayoral election

The 1961 Dallas mayoral election was held on April 4, 1961.

1961 Dallas mayoral election

← 1959 April 4, 1961 (1961-04-04) 1963 →
 
Candidate Earle Cabell Joe Geary George T. Fox, Jr.
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 41,468 38,725 2,015
Percentage 50.44% 47.11% 2.45%

Mayor before election

Robert L. Thornton

Elected mayor

Earle Cabell

Results

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1961 Dallas mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Earle Cabell 41,468 50.44%
Nonpartisan Joe Geary 38,725 47.11%
Nonpartisan George T. Fox, Jr. 2,015 2.45%
Total votes 82,208 100%

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - Dallas Mayor Race - Apr 04, 1961". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved December 5, 2021.