The Boston mayoral election of 1963 occurred on Tuesday, November 5, 1963, between Mayor of Boston John F. Collins and Boston City Council member Gabriel Piemonte. Collins was elected to his second term.
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Results by ward Collins: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Piemonte: 50–60% 60–70% | ||||||||||||||||
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The nonpartisan municipal preliminary election was held on September 24, 1963.
Candidates | Preliminary Election[1] | General Election[2] | ||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | |
John F. Collins (incumbent) | 56,989 | 45.99 | 108,624 | 59.79 |
Gabriel Piemonte | 27,492 | 22.19 | 73,067 | 40.22 |
Patrick F. McDonough | 26,576 | 21.45 | ||
Julius Ansel | 11,729 | 9.47 | ||
William P. Foley | 1,137 | 0.92 |