1969–70 New Orleans mayoral election

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The New Orleans mayoral election of 1969-1970 resulted in the election of Moon Landrieu as mayor of New Orleans. This election also saw an unexpectedly strong showing for a Republican candidate; the party had previously had negligible support in the city. Incumbent mayor Victor H. Schiro was term-limited after winning elections in 1961 and 1965.

Candidates

Major candidates in the Democratic primary included:

Results

First Democratic Party Primary, November 8, 1969 Second Democratic Party Primary, December 13, 1969 General Election, 1970

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