Boston mayoral election, 1971
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The Boston mayoral election of 1971 occurred on Tuesday, November 2, 1971 between Mayor Kevin White and United States Representative
Louise Day Hicks
. This was the second election in a row between White and Hicks. White once again defeated Hicks and was elected to a second term.
The nonpartisan municipal preliminary election was held on September 14, 1971.
United States House of Representatives
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Louise Day Hicks
Louise Day Hicks
Anna Louise Day Hicks was an American politician and lawyer from Boston, Massachusetts, best known for her staunch opposition to court-ordered busing in the 1960s and 1970s.-Early life:...
. This was the second election in a row between White and Hicks. White once again defeated Hicks and was elected to a second term.
The nonpartisan municipal preliminary election was held on September 14, 1971.
Candidates
- Louise Day HicksLouise Day HicksAnna Louise Day Hicks was an American politician and lawyer from Boston, Massachusetts, best known for her staunch opposition to court-ordered busing in the 1960s and 1970s.-Early life:...
, member of the United States House of Representatives since 1971. Member of the Boston City CouncilBoston City CouncilThe Boston City Council is the legislative branch of government for the city of Boston. It is made up of 13 members: 9 district representatives and 4 at-large members. Councilors are elected to two-year terms and there is no limit on the number of terms an individual can serve...
from 1968 to 1971. Member of the Boston School Committee from 1961 to 1967. - Kevin White, Mayor of Boston since 1968, Massachusetts Secretary of the CommonwealthMassachusetts Secretary of the CommonwealthThe Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth is the principal public information officer of the state government of the U.S...
from 1961 to 1967.
Candidates eliminated in primary
- Thomas I. AtkinsThomas I. AtkinsThomas Irving Atkins was an African American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council and General Counsel of the NAACP.-Early life:...
, member of the Boston City CouncilBoston City CouncilThe Boston City Council is the legislative branch of government for the city of Boston. It is made up of 13 members: 9 district representatives and 4 at-large members. Councilors are elected to two-year terms and there is no limit on the number of terms an individual can serve...
since 1968. - John E. PowersJohn E. PowersJohn E. Powers was an American politician who served as President of the Massachusetts Senate from 1959 to 1964....
, member of the Massachusetts SenateMassachusetts SenateThe Massachusetts Senate is the upper house of the Massachusetts General Court, the bicameral state legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Senate comprises 40 elected members from 40 single-member senatorial districts in the state...
from 1940 to 1964. Senate PresidentPresident of the Massachusetts SenateThe President of the Massachusetts Senate is the presiding officer. In the United States Congress, the Vice President of the United States is the ex officio President of the United States Senate. In Massachusetts, however, the President of the Senate is elected from and by the Senators...
from 1959 to 1964. - John L. Saltonstall, Jr.John L. Saltonstall, Jr.John L. Saltonstall, Jr. was an attorney and politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1968 to 1972.-Early life:...
, member of the Boston City Council since 1968. - Joseph F. TimiltyJoseph F. Timilty (state senator)Joseph F. Timilty is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts Senate from 1972 to 1985 and was a member of the Boston City Council from 1967 to 1971....
, member of the Boston City Council since 1968.
Results
| Candidates | Primary Election | General Election | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Kevin White | 46,913 | 32.84 | 113,137 | 61.67 |
| Louise Day Hicks Louise Day Hicks Anna Louise Day Hicks was an American politician and lawyer from Boston, Massachusetts, best known for her staunch opposition to court-ordered busing in the 1960s and 1970s.-Early life:... |
42,293 | 29.61 | 70,331 | 38.33 |
| Joseph F. Timilty Joseph F. Timilty (state senator) Joseph F. Timilty is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts Senate from 1972 to 1985 and was a member of the Boston City Council from 1967 to 1971.... |
28,389 | 19.87 | ||
| Thomas I. Atkins Thomas I. Atkins Thomas Irving Atkins was an African American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council and General Counsel of the NAACP.-Early life:... |
16,917 | 11.84 | ||
| John L. Saltonstall, Jr. John L. Saltonstall, Jr. John L. Saltonstall, Jr. was an attorney and politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1968 to 1972.-Early life:... |
6,943 | 4.86 | ||
| John E. Powers John E. Powers John E. Powers was an American politician who served as President of the Massachusetts Senate from 1959 to 1964.... |
1,392 | 0.97 | ||