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The1959 Tampa mayoral election was held on September 22, 1959, following a primary election on September 8, 1959. Incumbent MayorNick Nuccio, who was first elected in a1956 special election, ran for re-election to a full term. Despite Nuccio's prediction that he would not "have any opposition,"[1] he was challenged by former Mayor J. L. Young, Jr., whom he had defeated in 1956, and dairy executiveJulian Lane. Nuccio placed first in the primary election, winning 41 percent of the vote, and Lane placed second with 39 percent. In the ensuing general election, Lane narrowly defeated Nuccio, 53–47 percent.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Nick Nuccio (inc.) | 27,274 | 40.55% | |
| Nonpartisan | Julian Lane | 25,917 | 38.53% | |
| Nonpartisan | J. L. Young, Jr. | 12,347 | 18.36% | |
| Nonpartisan | Joe E. Manning | 1,720 | 2.56% | |
| Total votes | 67,258 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Julian Lane | 37,823 | 53.47% | |
| Nonpartisan | Nick Nuccio (inc.) | 32,910 | 46.53% | |
| Total votes | 70,733 | 100.00% | ||
