2000 Milwaukee mayoral election

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2000 Milwaukee mayoral election
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  1996 April 4, 2000 2004  
  John Norquist 2008 (1).jpg 3x4.svg
Candidate John Norquist George Watts
Popular vote52,84741,582
Percentage55.97%44.03%

Mayor before election

John Norquist
Democratic

Elected Mayor

John Norquist
Democratic

The 2000 Milwaukee mayoral election was held on 4 April 2000 in order to elect the mayor of Milwaukee. Incumbent mayor John Norquist was re-elected to a fourth term in office.

Contents

Primary election

The primary election was held on 8 February 2000. [1]

Results

Non-partisan primary results, 8 February 2000 [2]
CandidateVotes %
John Norquist (incumbent)21,67451.94%
George Watts12,43229.79%
Wendell J. Harris 7,62418.27%
Total votes41,730 100.00

General election

On election day 4 April 2000, incumbent mayor John Norquist was re-elected to a fourth term by a margin of 11,265 votes. He was sworn in on 19 April 2000. [3]

Results

General election results, 4 April 2000 [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan John Norquist (incumbent) 52,847 55.97
Nonpartisan George Watts41,58244.03
Nonpartisan Write-In00.00
Total votes94,429 100.00
Democratic hold

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References

  1. "Norquist, Watts for mayor". The Capital Times . February 16, 2000. p. 5. Retrieved 20 November 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Milwaukee Mayor - Primary" . Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  3. "Norquist wins 4th term as Milwaukee mayor". Wisconsin State Journal . April 5, 2000. p. 3. Retrieved 20 November 2023 via Newspapers.com.
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