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The1981 Durham mayoral election was held on November 3, 1981, to elect the mayor ofDurham, North Carolina. It saw the election ofCharles Markham, who unseated incumbent mayorHarry E. Rodenhizer Jr.
The date of the primary was October 6.[1]
Candidate Jim Farthing had withdrawn on September 21, but remained on the ballot and received votes.[1]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Markham | 4,275 | 52.12 | |
| Harry E. Rodenhizer Jr. (incumbent) | 3,542 | 43.19 | |
| B. R. Dunn | 296 | 3.61 | |
| Jim Farthingwithdrawn | 89 | 1.09 | |
| Total votes | 8,202 | ||
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Markham | 7,799 | 53.33 | |
| Harry E. Rodenhizer Jr. (incumbent) | 6,825 | 46.67 | |
| Total votes | 14,624 | ||
