1968 election

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Charlottesville

Three seats on the Charlottesville City Council were available in the June 11, 1968 general election. Seven candidates were on the ballot. The top three vote-getters were Joseph W. Wright Jr., Kenneth E. Davis and Mitch Van Yahres.

Candidates	Votes	%
Joseph W. Wright Jr. (R)	2,448	42.1%
Kenneth E. Davis (R)	2,359	40.6%
Mitchell Van Yahres (D)	2,296	39.5%
Lois Mothes (R)	2,160	37.1%
Henry Floyd Johnson (I)	2,141	36.8%
Collett M. Thach (D)	2,129	36.6%
Geraldine A. Meyung (D)	2,069	35.6%
Source: City of Charlottesville

Each voter could vote for up to three candidates.

In November, voters were also asked whether serving mixed-drinks should be allowed in Charlottesville restaurants.