1967 Chicago mayoral election

The Chicago mayoral election of 1967 was held on April 4, 1967. The election saw Richard J. Daley being elected to a fourth term as mayor. Daley's main opponent was Republican nominee John L. Waner, who he defeated by a landslide 48% margin.

1967 Chicago mayoral election

April 4, 1967
Turnout64.8% 4.8 pp
 
Nominee Richard J. Daley John L. Waner
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 792,238 272,542
Percentage 73.04% 25.13%

Mayor before election

Richard J. Daley
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Richard J. Daley
Democratic

The election was preceded by primary elections held on February 28, 1967 to determine the nominees of both the Democratic Party and Republican Party.

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