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The 2016 Fresno mayoral election was held on June 6, 2016 and November 8, 2016 to elect the mayor of Fresno, California. It saw the election of Lee Brand.
Municipal elections in California are officially non-partisan.
Incumbent mayor Ashley Swearengin was term-limited.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry R. Perea | 37,006 | 44.70 | |
| Lee Brand | 25,491 | 30.79 | |
| H. Spees | 15,089 | 18.23 | |
| Doug Vagim | 2,910 | 3.52 | |
| Richard B. Renteria | 2,090 | 2.52 | |
| Write-ins | 199 | 0.24 | |
| Total votes | 69,795 | ||
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Brand | 71,776 | 51.20 | |
| Henry R. Perea | 68,053 | 48.54 | |
| Write-ins | 363 | 0.26 | |
| Total votes | 140,192 | ||
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