2016 Hampton, Virginia, mayoral election

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2016 Hampton, Virginia, mayoral election
 2014 (special)May 3, 20162020 
  Mayor of Hampton Donnie R. Tuck (October 31, 2018) (cropped).jpg George E. Wallace, mayor of Hampton (cropped).jpg
Nominee Donnie Tuck George E. Wallace
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote8,8656,014
Percentage59.46%40.32%

2016 Hampton mayoral election.svg
Results by precinct
Tuck:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Wallace:      50–60%     60–70%

Mayor before election

George E. Wallace
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Donnie Tuck
Independent politician

The election for mayor of Hampton, Virginia was held on May 3, 2016. [1] Donnie Tuck was elected as mayor, unseating incumbent mayor George E. Wallace.

Results

Results [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan Donnie Ray Tuck 8,865 59.46%
Nonpartisan George E. Wallace (incumbent)6,01440.32%
Write-in 360.24%
Total votes14,915 100%

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References

  1. "Donnie Tuck unseats incumbent Hampton mayor George Wallace". dailypress.com. May 4, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  2. "2016 Mayor General Election Hampton City". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved December 9, 2019.