The
Indianapolis
Indianapolis (), colloquially known as Indy, is the state capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the consolidated population of Indianapolis and Marion ...
mayoral election of 1971 took place on November 2, 1971. This was the first election after the creation of the
Unigov
Unigov is the colloquial name adopted by the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, to describe its consolidated city–county government. By an act of the Indiana General Assembly, Indianapolis consolidated with the government of Marion County in 197 ...
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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.
Election results
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Electoral history of Richard Lugar
Electoral history of Richard Lugar, United States Senator from Indiana (1977–2013), 44th Mayor of Indianapolis (1968–1976), Chairman of the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations (1985–1987, 2003–2007), Agriculture (1995–2001, 2001) an ...
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1971 *
The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses ( February 25, July 22 and August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 10, and August 6).
The world population increased by 2.1% this year, the highest increase in history.
Events
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1971 United States mayoral elections
1971 Indiana elections