1965 Cleveland mayoral election

The Cleveland mayoral election of 1965 saw the reelection of Ralph S. Locher by an extremely narrow margin.

1965 Cleveland mayoral election

November 2, 1965

Nominee Ralph S. Locher Carl Stokes Ralph Perk Party Democratic Independent Republican Popular vote 87,858 87,716 41,045 Percentage 36.72% 36.66% 17.15%   Nominee Ralph A. McAllister Party Independent Popular vote 22,650 Percentage 9.47%

Mayor before election Ralph S. Locher Democratic Elected Mayor Ralph S. Locher Democratic

General election

1965 Cleveland mayoral election (general election)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Ralph S. Locher (incumbent)	87,858	36.72%
	Independent	Carl Stokes	87,716	36.66%
	Republican	Ralph Perk	41,045	17.15%
	Independent	Ralph A. McAllister	22,650	9.47%
Turnout			239,269