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1979 Philadelphia mayoral election Turnout 60%[1] 5 pp
The 1979 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of William J. Green III.
Ahead of the election there had been an unsuccessful effort to amend the city charter to allow incumbent mayor Frank Rizzo to run for a third consecutive term.[2]
Democratic primary
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Candidates
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Declared
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Charles W. Bowser, independent candidate for mayor in 1975[2]
George G. Britt, Jr., management consultant and perennial candidate
C. Douglas Clark
William J. Green III , former U.S. Representative and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1976
Frank Lomento, pretzel vendor and perennial candidate
Ralph C. Morrone
Ronald David Tinney
Gil W. Veasey
Inez Walker
Withdrew
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Albert V. Gaudiosi, former City Commerce Director
William G. Klenk, City Controller
Results
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Republican primary
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Candidates
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Declared
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David W. Marston, former U.S. Attorney and candidate for governor in 1978
Results
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Marston was unopposed for the Republican nomination.
Independents and third parties
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Consumers
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General election
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Results
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References
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^ a b Coard, Michael (February 10, 2018). "Charles Bowser: The Ultimate Power Player" . Philly Magazine . Retrieved April 28, 2019 .
^ "Mayors of the City of Philadelphia 1691-2000" . City of Philadelphia . Retrieved April 28, 2019 .
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