1987 Birmingham mayoral election

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The 1987 mayoral election for the city of Birmingham was held on October 13, 1987 with three challengers vying for the office held by two-term incumbent Richard Arrington, Jr.

Results

Richard Arrington, Jr
  1. Richard Arrington, Jr: 51,850 votes (64%)
  2. Bob McKee: 28,642 votes (35%)
  3. Richard Finley: 658 votes (1%)
  4. John Hawkins: 146 votes (0.1%)

Overall voter turnout was about 55%.

References

  • Allers, Robyn, ed. (1999) Birmingham: A City Born Again: The Arrington Years 1979-1999. Birmingham: Elements/Jesse J. Lewis and Associates