1985 Atlanta mayoral election

The 1985 Atlanta mayoral election took place on October 8, 1985. Incumbent Mayor Andrew Young easily won a second term against token opposition.[1]

1985 Atlanta mayoral election

← 1981October 8, 19851989 →
Turnout32.89%
 
CandidateAndrew YoungJ.K. RameyMarvin Yizar
PartyNonpartisanNonpartisanNonpartisan
Popular vote47,7457,0263,856
Percentage81.43%11.986.57

Mayor before election

Andrew Young
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Andrew Young
Democratic

Candidates

  • J.K. Ramey, tire store owner
  • Marvin Yizar, private investigator and Methodist minister[2][3]
  • Andrew Young, incumbent Mayor

Campaign

During Young's first term, he was credited with uniting his natural constituency of black voters and the Atlanta white business establishment. Accomplishments touted by Mayor Young included bringing new businesses to Atlanta and a plan to revive Underground Atlanta.[4] Points of contention discussed by opponents included approval of the Presidential Parkway and his overseas traveling to promote Atlanta.[5] Nevertheless, economic prosperity and personal popularity for Mayor Young resulted in no major opponents stepping forward. The lack of credible opposition resulted in low turnout for the election.[6]

Results

CandidateVotes%
Andrew Young (inc.)47,74581.4
J.K. Ramey7,02611.9
Marvin Yizar3,8566.5
Total58,627100
Blank/Over Votes6,832
Total ballots65,459
Registered voters199,01832.8
Source: Fulton County Board of Elections{dead link}

References


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