Milwaukee mayoral election, 2016
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The 2016 Milwaukee mayoral election was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, to elect the mayor for Milwaukee. Incumbent mayor Tom Barrett was elected to a fourth term, defeating Bob Donovan.
Municipal elections in Wisconsin are non-partisan. The non-partisan primary was held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, to narrow the field of candidates to two.
Primary election
Candidates
- Tom Barrett, incumbent[1]
- Bob Donovan, District 8 Alderman[1]
- Joe Davis, District 2 Alderman[1]
- James Methu, journalist[1]
Results
Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
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Tom Barrett | 30,239 | 46.14% | |
Bob Donovan | 21,261 | 32.44% | |
Joe Davis | 12,132 | 18.51% | |
James Methu | 1,755 | 2.68% | |
Write-In | 147 | 0.22% | |
Total votes | 65,534 | 100% | |
General election
Candidates
- Tom Barrett, incumbent
- Bob Donovan, District 8 Alderman
Results
Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
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Tom Barrett | 110,437 | 69.95% | |
Bob Donovan | 46,957 | 29.74% | |
Write-In | 475 | 0.30% | |
Total votes | 157,869 | 100% | |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Katie DeLong (September 3, 2015). "James Methu announces candidacy for mayor of Milwaukee: "Segregation has stifled growth in the city"". WITI-TV. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Spring Primary Election City of Milwaukee". City of Milwaukee. February 16, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Presidential Preference Election City of Milwaukee". City of Milwaukee. April 5, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
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