1896 Milwaukee mayoral election

1896 Milwaukee mayoral election

← 1894 April 8, 1896 1898  →

Nominee William C. Rauschenberger Glenway Maxon Henry Smith Party Republican Democratic Populist Popular vote 17,917 15,377 9,121 Percentage 41.82% 35.89% 21.29%

Mayor before election John C. Koch Republican Elected mayor William C. Rauschenberger Republican

An election for Mayor of Milwaukee was held on April 8, 1896. Milwaukee Common Council president William C. Rauschenberger was elected with 42% of the vote. ^[1]

Candidates included Milwaukee Common Council president William C. Rauschenberger, attorney Glenway Maxon, former congressman Henry Smith, and Socialist John Pfluger.

Results

Milwaukee mayoral election, 1896 ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	William C. Rauschenberger	17,917	41.82
	Democratic	Glenway Maxon	15,377	35.89
	Populist	Henry Smith	9,121	21.29
	Social-Democratic	John Pfluger	430	1.00
Total votes			42,845	100.00

References

1. "Elections Elsewhere". The Appleton Crescent . Appleton. April 11, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
2. "Wisconsin Election". Eagle River Review. Eagle River. April 16, 1896. Retrieved June 3, 2025.