1975 South Bend, Indiana mayoral election
The 1975 South Bend, Indiana mayoral election was held on November 4, 1975. The election was won by Democrat Peter Nemeth.
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Nominations
Democratic primary
Democratic incumbent Jerry Miller was unseated in the primary,[1][2] being defeated by common council member Peter Nemeth.[2] Nemeth's victory was considered an upset.[2]
Republican primary
John Slafkosky won the Republican nomination.
Independent candidates
Ronald R. Kronewittier ran as an independent candidate.[2]
General election
Due to the strength of the Democratic Party, his upset primary victory, and his popularity as a common council member, Nemeth was favored to win.[2] He ultimately won a landslide victory.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Peter Nemeth | 23,689 | 68.89 | |
| Republican | John Slafkosky | 9,804 | 28.51 | |
| Independent | Ronald R. Kronewittier | 893 | 2.60 | |
| Turnout | 34,386 | |||
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References
- Delaney, Paul (May 7, 1975). "Mayor Hatcher Renominated in Gary". New York Times. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- Reimer, Don; Byrne, Kathy (November 5, 1975). "Nemeth and Prickett win in local mayoral races" (PDF). The Observer. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
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