The 1977 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on April 5, 1977. Incumbent Tom Bradley was re-elected over nine other candidates.[1] He was mainly challenged by State SenatorAlan Robbins and tax policy activist Howard Jarvis, with Robbins campaigning on his opposition to busing in the city.[2][3] Bradley was widely expected to easily win re-election, and on election day, Bradley won by a landslide against the other candidates.[4][5]
Municipal elections in California, including the Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates’ party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.[6]
Results
Los Angeles mayoral general election, April 5, 1977[7]
