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: 51,850 votes (64%)
- Bob McKee: 28,642 votes (35%)
- Richard Finley: 658 votes (1%)
- 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