1963 mayoral election in Cleveland, Ohio
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The Cleveland mayoral election of 1963 saw the re-election of Ralph S. Locher. Mayor Locher ran unopposed in the general election.
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The Cleveland mayoral election of 1963 saw the re-election of Ralph S. Locher. Mayor Locher ran unopposed in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ralph S. Locher (incumbent) | 154,257 | 100% | |
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