Milwaukee mayoral election, 2016

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Milwaukee mayoral election, 2016
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  Tom Barrett (politician).jpg
Candidate Tom Barrett Bob Donovan
Popular vote110,43746,957
Percentage69.95%29.74%
Mayor before election

Tom Barrett

Elected Mayor

Tom Barrett

The 2016 Milwaukee mayoral election was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, to elect the mayor for Milwaukee. Incumbent mayor Tom Barrett was elected to a fourth term, defeating Bob Donovan.

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Primary election

Candidates

Results

Non-partisan primary results, February 16, 2016 [2]
CandidateVotes%
Tom Barrett30,23946.14
Bob Donovan21,26132.44
Joe Davis12,13218.51
James Methu1,7552.68
Write-In1470.22
Total votes65,534100

General election

Candidates

Results

General election results, April 5, 2016 [3]
CandidateVotes%
Tom Barrett110,43769.95
Bob Donovan46,95729.74
Write-In4750.30
Total votes157,869100

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Katie DeLong (September 3, 2015). "James Methu announces candidacy for mayor of Milwaukee: "Segregation has stifled growth in the city"". WITI-TV. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Spring Primary Election City of Milwaukee". City of Milwaukee . February 16, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Presidential Preference Election City of Milwaukee". City of Milwaukee . April 5, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
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