2011 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election

2011 Lincoln mayoral election

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Nominee Chris Beutler Tammy Buffington Popular vote 21,368 11,566 Percentage 64.68% 35.01%

Mayor before election Chris Beutler Democratic Elected mayor Chris Beutler Democratic

The 2011 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election took place on May 3, 2011. Incumbent Mayor Chris Beutler ran for re-election to a second term. He defeated businesswoman Tammy Buffington with 65% of the vote.

Primary

Candidates

• Chris Beutler, incumbent Mayor of Lincoln
• Tammy Buffington, businesswoman ^[1]

Results

2011 Lincoln mayoral primary election results ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Chris Beutler (inc.)	13,974	66.33%
	Nonpartisan	Tammy Buffington	7,017	33.31%
	Nonpartisan	Write-in candidates	77	0.37%
Total votes			21,068	100.00%

General election

Results

2011 Lincoln mayoral general election results ^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Chris Beutler (inc.)	21,368	64.68%
	Nonpartisan	Tammy Buffington	11,566	35.01%
	Nonpartisan	Write-in candidates	103	0.31%
Total votes			32,037	100.00%

References

1. "Buffington to run for mayor". Lincoln Journal Star. January 18, 2011. pp. B2. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
2. "Lincoln City Primary Election Results, April 5, 2011". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
3. "Lincoln City Primary Election Results, May 3, 2011". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2025.