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The 2014 Austin mayoral election was held on November 4 and December 16, 2014 to elect the mayor of Austin, Texas. It saw the election of Steve Adler.
This was the first election held according to the new schedule in which elections are held every four years during the United States midterm election.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Adler | 64,416 | 36.77 | |
| Mike Martinez | 51,892 | 29.62 | |
| Sheryl Cole | 25,846 | 14.76 | |
| Todd Phelps | 17,333 | 9.90 | |
| Mary Catherine Krenek | 7,370 | 4.21 | |
| David Orshalick | 3,746 | 2.14 | |
| Randall Stephens | 3,204 | 1.83 | |
| Ronald Culver | 1,358 | 0.78 | |
| Voter turnout | % | ||
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Adler | 52,159 | 67.04 | |
| Mike Martinez | 25,639 | 32.96 | |
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