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TheMayoral election of 1961 inPittsburgh,Pennsylvania was held onTuesday, November 7, 1961. The incumbent mayor,Joe Barr of theDemocratic Party won his first full term as mayor, after achieving the position in a 1959 special election. Barr received more than twice as many votes as his Republican opponent, insurance agent William Crehan.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Barr (incumbent) | 124,082 | 67.2 | ||
| Republican | William Crehan | 60,522 | 32.8 | ||
| Turnout | 184,604 | ||||
| Democratichold | Swing | ||||
| Preceded by 1959 | Pittsburgh mayoral election 1961 | Succeeded by 1965 |
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