2012 Corpus Christi mayoral election

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2012 Corpus Christi mayoral election
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 2009November 6, 2012 [1] 2014  
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Candidate Nelda Martinez Chris N. AdlerRay Madrigal
Party nonpartisan candidate Nonpartisan candidate nonpartisan candidate
Popular vote38,11726,8534,106
Percentage56.15%32.75%6.37%

Mayor before election

Joe Adame

Elected Mayor

Nelda Martinez
Nonpartisan candidate

The 2012 Corpus Christi mayoral election was held on November 6, 2012 to elect the mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas. It saw the election of Nelda Martinez.

Results

Results [1]
CandidateVotes %
Nelda Martinez 38,11756.15
Chris N. Adler26,85332.75
Ray Madrigal4,1066.37
Josey Wales3,2314.73
Total votes72,307

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References

  1. 1 2 "City of Corpus Christi - Cumulative Report — Unofficial Nueces County — November 2012 Joint Election — November 06, 2012" (PDF). City of Corpus Christi. November 6, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2019.