1955 Indianapolis mayoral election explained

Election Name:Indianapolis mayoral election, 1955
Country:Indianapolis
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1951 Indianapolis mayoral election
Previous Year:1951
Next Election:1959 Indianapolis mayoral election
Next Year:1959
Election Date:November 8, 1955
Turnout:45.4%
Nominee1:Philip L. Bayt
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:74,682
Percentage1:56.1%
Nominee2:James O. Birr
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:58,497
Percentage2:43.9%
Map Size:200px
Mayor
Before Election:Alex M. Clark
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Philip L. Bayt
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1955 took place on November 8, 1955 and saw the election of Philip L. Bayt to a second non-consecutive term.[1] Bayt's opponent was Republican James O. Birr.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bodenhamer, David J.. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. 1994. 0-253-31222-1. 312.
  2. Web site: Indianapolis Recorder 6 August 1955 . Indianapolis Recorder . 13 September 2019 . 6 August 1955.