1955 Indianapolis mayoral election

The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1955 took place on November 8, 1955 and saw the election of Philip L. Bayt to a second non-consecutive term.[1] Bayt's opponent was Republican James O. Birr.[2]

Indianapolis mayoral election, 1955

← 1951November 8, 19551959 →
Turnout45.4%
 
NomineePhilip L. BaytJames O. Birr
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote74,68258,497
Percentage56.1%43.9%

Mayor before election

Alex M. Clark
Republican

Elected Mayor

Philip L. Bayt
Democratic

Results

Indianapolis mayoral election, 1955[3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticPhilip L. Bayt 7,468 56.1
RepublicanJames O. Birr58,49743.9
Turnout133,17945.4
Majority16,18512.2
Democratic gain from Republican

References

Preceded by
1951
Indianapolis mayoral election
1955
Succeeded by
1959