2000 Milwaukee mayoral election

2000 Milwaukee mayoral election

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Candidate John Norquist George Watts Popular vote 52,847 41,582 Percentage 55.97% 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.

Primary election

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

Results

Non-partisan primary results, 8 February 2000 ^[2]

Candidate		Votes	%
John Norquist (incumbent)		21,674	51.94%
George Watts		12,432	29.79%
Wendell J. Harris		7,624	18.27%
Total votes		41,730	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]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	John Norquist (incumbent)	52,847	55.97
	Nonpartisan	George Watts	41,582	44.03
	Nonpartisan	Write-In	0	0.00
Total votes			94,429	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

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