1971 Boston mayoral election

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.

1971 Boston mayoral election

November 2, 1971
 
Candidate Kevin White Louise Day Hicks
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 113,137 70,331
Percentage 61.67% 38.33%

Results by ward
White:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Hicks:      50–60%

Mayor before election

Kevin White

Elected Mayor

Kevin White

The nonpartisan municipal preliminary election was held on September 14, 1971.

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