2003 Philadelphia mayoral election
The Philadelphia mayoral election, 2003 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.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
Results
