Albert H. Losche Democratic John J. Barton Democratic The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1963 took place on November 5, 1963 and saw the election of John J. Barton.

Barton won a hotly contested Democratic primary.

[1] Barton defeated Republican Clarence Drayer and independent candidate Samuel Unger in the general election.

[1] Barton's campaign platform promised to reform the Indianapolis Police Department, involve the community in decision making, seek federal assistance for Indianapolis whenever possible, practice slum clearance, and make infrastructure repairs.

[1] Voter turnout saw then-record levels.