The 1975 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Frank Rizzo.

Rizzo defeated African American leader Charles W. Bowser, who led an independent campaign, and Republican nominee Tom Foglietta.

Democratic primary Candidates Louis G. Hill, State Senator from the 36th district Muhammad Kenyatta, activist Frank Rizzo, incumbent Mayor

Results

Republican primary Candidates Thomas Foglietta, At-large City Councilman

Results Tom Foglietta was unopposed for the Republican nomination.

General election

Candidates

Charles Bowser, former Deputy Mayor (Independent) Thomas Foglietta, At-large City Councilman (Republican) Frank Rizzo, incumbent Mayor since 1972 (Democratic)

Results

References