2015 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election

2015 Lincoln mayoral election

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Candidate Chris Beutler Andy Stebbing Popular vote 24,610 21,840 Percentage 52.92% 46.96%

Mayor before election Chris Beutler Democratic Elected mayor Chris Beutler Democratic

The 2015 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election took place on May 5, 2015. Incumbent Mayor Chris Beutler ran for re-election to a third term. ^[1] He defeated Lancaster County Treasurer Andy Stebbing by a slim margin, winning 53% of the vote.

Primary

Candidates

• Chris Beutler, incumbent Mayor of Lincoln
• Andy Stebbing, Lancaster County Treasurer ^[1]
• Rene Solc, contractor ^[2]

Results

2015 Lincoln mayoral primary election results ^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Chris Beutler (inc.)	19,342	52.90%
	Nonpartisan	Andy Stebbing	16,007	43.78%
	Nonpartisan	Rene Solc	1,175	3.21%
	Write-in		37	0.10%
Total votes			36,561	100.00%

General election

Results

2015 Lincoln mayoral general election results ^[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Chris Beutler (inc.)	24,610	52.92%
	Nonpartisan	Andy Stebbing	21,840	46.96%
	Write-in		58	0.12%
Total votes			46,508	100.00%

References

1. Abourezk, Kevin (January 14, 2015). "Beutler announces bid for third term". Lincoln Journal Star. pp. B1. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
2. Hicks, Nancy (March 20, 2015). "Dispute with city prompts mayoral run". Lincoln Journal Star. pp. B1. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
3. "Lincoln City Primary Election Results, April 7, 2015". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
4. "Lincoln City General Election Results, May 5, 2015". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2025.