2011 Des Moines mayoral election

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Des Moines mayoral election, 2011
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  2007 November 8, 2011 [1] 2015  
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Candidate Frank Cownie
Party Democratic
Popular vote4,363
Percentage92.10%

Mayor before election

Frank Cownie
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Frank Cownie
Democratic

The 2011 Des Moines mayoral election was held on November 8, 2011, to elect the mayor of Des Moines, Iowa. It saw Frank Cownie win reelection, running unopposed.

Results

Results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Frank Cownie (incumbent) 4,363 92.10
Write-in 3747.90
Total votes4,737
Democratic hold

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References

  1. 1 2 "City Election Tuesday, November 8, 2011 VOTING DETAILS - OFFICIAL RESULTS". Polk County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections. November 10, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2019.