1971 Indianapolis mayoral election

Indianapolis mayoral election, 1971
November 2, 1971
Turnout53.8%
 
Nominee Richard Lugar John Neff
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 155,164 101,367
Percentage 60.5% 39.5%
Mayor before election

Richard Lugar
Republican

 Elected mayor

Richard Lugar
Republican

The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1971 took place on November 2, 1971. This was the first election after the creation of the Unigov. Incumbent Republican Richard Lugar was reelected to a second term. Lugar's challenger had been Democrat John Neff, a former state senator. Neff had campaigned in opposition to the Unigov, promising to seek its abolishment if elected.

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