1979 Philadelphia mayoral election


The Philadelphia mayoral election of 1979 saw the election of William J. Green III.
Ahead of the election there had been an unsuccessful effort to amend the city charter to allow incumbent mayor Frank Rizzo to run for a third consecutive term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Marston was unopposed for the Republican nomination.

Independents and third parties

Consumers

Results