1969 Detroit mayoral election

The 1969 Detroit mayoral election took place on November 4, 1969. It saw the election of Roman Gribbs. The election was historic for Richard H. Austin being the first Black individual to advance to a Detroit mayoral general election.

1969 Detroit mayoral election

November 4, 1969
 
Candidate Roman Gribbs Richard H. Austin
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 257,714 250,751
Percentage 50.60% 49.40%

Mayor before election

Jerome Cavanagh
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Roman Gribbs
Democratic

The election was nonpartisan.

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