2018 Long Beach, California, mayoral election

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2018 Long Beach, California, mayoral election
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  2014 April 10, 2018 [1] 2022  
Turnout15.10% [2]
  RG Headshot (1).jpeg James "Henk" Conn, 2021.png
Candidate Robert Garcia James Henry "Henk" Conn
Popular vote31,1128,379
Percentage78.78%21.22%

Mayor before election

Dr. Robert Garcia

Elected Mayor

Dr. Robert Garcia

Long Beach, California, held an election for mayor on April 10, 2018. It saw the reelection of Dr. Robert Garcia.

Since Garcia won a majority in the first round, no runoff was needed. Turnout was low, at 15.1%. [2]

Municipal elections in California are officially non-partisan.

Results

Results [1]
CandidateVotes %±
Dr. Robert Garcia 31,112 78.78% +27.94%
James Henry "Henk" Conn8,37921.22%N/A
Total votes39,491100%N/A

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References

  1. 1 2 "Cumulative Report — Official City of Long Beach — Primary Nominating Election 4/10/2018 — April 10, 2018". City of Long Beach. April 18, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Election results 2018". longbeach.gov. Retrieved March 6, 2023.