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The1963 Tampa mayoral election was held on September 24, 1963, following a primary election on September 10, 1963. Incumbent MayorJulian Lane ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by former MayorNick Nuccio, whom Lane defeated in1959, Sheriff Ed Blackburn, and wholesale furniture executive Guy Burnett. In the primary, Nuccio narrowly came in first, winning 37 percent to Lane's 35 percent, and both advanced to the general election. Nuccio defeated Lane by a slim margin, 51–49 percent, to return to office.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Nick Nuccio | 23,497 | 36.87% | |
| Nonpartisan | Julian Lane (inc.) | 22,467 | 35.26% | |
| Nonpartisan | Ed Blackburn, Jr. | 9,554 | 14.99% | |
| Nonpartisan | Guy A. Burnett, Jr. | 5,323 | 8.35% | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Fair | 2,881 | 4.52% | |
| Total votes | 63,722 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Nick Nuccio | 36,144 | 51.19% | |
| Nonpartisan | Julian Lane (inc.) | 34,467 | 48.81% | |
| Total votes | 70,611 | 100.00% | ||
