| Election name | 1963 Baltimore mayoral election |
|---|---|
| Ongoing | no |
| Previous election | 1959 Baltimore mayoral election |
| Previous year | 1959 |
| Next election | 1967 Baltimore mayoral election |
| Next year | 1967 |
| Election date | May 7, 1963 |
| Candidate 1 | Theodore McKeldin |
| Party 1 | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular vote 1 | 108,427 |
| Percentage 1 | 51.10% |
| Candidate 2 | Philip H. Goodman |
| Party 2 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular vote 2 | 103,761 |
| Percentage 2 | 48.90% |
| Before election | Philip H. Goodman |
| Before party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After election | Theodore McKeldin |
| After party | Republican Party (United States) |
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.
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
Primary elections were held March 5.[2][3][4]
Democratic primary
Among those challenging for the Democratic nomination Goodman were Comptroller R. Walter Graham, Jr. and City Council President Leon Abramson.[2]
General election
The general election was held May 7.[4]
References
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