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The1972 Orlando mayoral election took place on September 12, 1972. Incumbent MayorCarl T. Langford ran for re-election to a second full term, which he said would be his last.[1] He was challenged for re-election by Reverend Jack Mitchell, the Florida director of theCongress for Racial Equality (CORE).[2]
Mitchell's campaign was supported by CORE, which focused its local electoral efforts on his campaign.[2] He attacked Langford for failing to deliver on promises to remove parking meters and to build a civic center,[3] and suggested the creation of an Orlando city school district to solve local concerns over busing.[4]
Despite Mitchell's spirited campaign, Langford remained the frontrunner, raising significantly more funds than Mitchell,[5] and ultimately defeated him in a landslide, winning re-election with 78 percent of the vote.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Carl T. Langford (inc.) | 12,138 | 77.66% | |
| Nonpartisan | Jack Mitchell | 3,491 | 22.34% | |
| Total votes | 15,629 | 100.00% | ||
