2003 Philadelphia Mayoral Election
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The 2003 Philadelphia mayoral election was a contest between Democratic incumbent John F. Street and Republican businessman Sam Katz. Pennsylvania governor and former mayor of Philadelphia Ed Rendell played a key role for Street by ensuring that business interests did not support Katz. The race was covered in the documentary film '' The Shame of a City''. This was the last election prior to the 2019 election that saw a Republican nominee carry a ward, with Katz carrying several.


Democratic primary


Candidates


Declared

* John F. Street, incumbent Mayor


Results

Mayor John Street was unopposed for renomination by the Democratic Party.


Republican primary


Candidates


Declared

* Sam Katz, candidate for mayor in 1991 and 1999


Results

Sam Katz was unopposed for the Republican nomination.


General election


Polling


Results


Notes


References


External links


Election results
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