MSBE1983 Baltimore City Election
September 13 - Primary Election
| Democratic Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| William Donald Schaefer | 165,986 - winner |
| William H. Murphy Jr. | 60,353 |
| Monroe Cornish | 4,033 |
| Lawrence Freeman | 866 |
| Republican Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Samuel A. Culotta | 5,586 - winner |
| Byron P. Roberts Jr. | 1,636 |
| Melvin C. Perkins | 1,383 |
November 8 - General Election
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| William Donald Schaefer | 130,741 - winner |
| Samuel A. Culotta | 8,771 |