| Election Name: | 1965 New Orleans mayoral election |
| Country: | New Orleans |
| Flag Year: | 1965 |
| Flag Image: | Flag of New Orleans, Louisiana.svg |
| Type: | presidential |
| Vote Type: | Popular |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1962 New Orleans mayoral election |
| Previous Year: | 1962 |
| Next Election: | 1969–70 New Orleans mayoral election |
| Next Year: | 1969-70 |
| Image1: | New Orleans 1962 Mayor Schiro-ST-158-66-62.jpg |
| Candidate1: | Victor H. Schiro |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 81,973 |
| Percentage1: | 50.1% |
| Candidate2: | Jimmy Fitzmorris |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 78,654 |
| Percentage2: | 48.1% |
| Mayor | |
| Before Election: | Victor Schiro |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Victor Schiro |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The New Orleans mayoral election of 1965 resulted in the re-election of Victor Schiro to his second full term as Mayor of New Orleans. No runoff was needed, as Schiro received over 50% of the vote. Elections were held on November 6.[1]
Democratic Party Primary, November 6, 1965
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage of total vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Schiro (incumbent) | 81,973 | 50.1% | |
| Jimmy Fitzmorris | 78,654 | 48.1% | |
| Addison Roswell Thompson | 2,121 | 1.3% | |
| Joseph Held | 458 | 0.3% | |
| Doris Perkins | 226 | 0.1% |
Gerald J. Gallinghouse withdrew before the primary to endorse Fitzmorris.