His re-election campaign saw controversy with a last minute write-in candidate, Donna Frye, a member of the San Diego City Council, who likely received more votes than either Murphy or Roberts.
Dick Murphy (born December 16, 1942), mayor of San Diego, California
In the March primary Dick Murphy received the most votes but not a majority, denying him the outright majority needed for an outright victory.
The special election was necessary due to the resignation of former Mayor Dick Murphy.
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