The 1979 Philadelphia mayoral election 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

* Charles W. Bowser, independent candidate for mayor in 1975 * George G. Britt, Jr., management consultant and perennial candidate * C. Douglas Clark *

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, former U.S. Representative and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1976 * Frank Lomento, pretzel vendor and perennial candidate * Ralph C. Morrone * Ronald David Tinney * Gil W. Veasey * Inez Walker

Withdrew

* Albert V. Gaudiosi, former City Commerce Director * William G. Klenk, City Controller

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

* David W. Marston, former U.S. Attorney and candidate for governor in 1978

Results

Marston was unopposed for the Republican nomination.

Independents and third parties

Consumers

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, City Councilman from District 3

General election

Results

References

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