2012 Milwaukee mayoral election
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April 3, 2012 (general) | 2016 → |
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| |  |  | | Candidate | Tom Barrett | Edward McDonald | | Popular vote | 54,640 | 22,388 | | Percentage | 70.46% | 28.87% | |
Mayor before election
Tom Barrett
Democratic | Elected Mayor
Tom Barrett
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The 2012 Milwaukee mayoral election was held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, to elect the mayor for Milwaukee. Incumbent mayor Tom Barrett was elected to a third term, defeating Edward McDonald.[1] This election coincided with other municipal elections, including an unopposed re-election bid for Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and contested elections for City Comptroller, City Treasurer, and the Common Council.[2]
Municipal elections in Wisconsin are non-partisan. The non-partisan primary was held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, to narrow the field of candidates to two.[2]
Primary election
Candidates
Declined
- Bill Wenz, former real estate broker[2]
Results
Non-partisan primary results, February 21, 2012[4] | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Tom Barrett | 27,835 | 80.56 |
| Edward C. McDonald | 5,224 | 15.12 |
| Ieshuh Griffin | 1,148 | 3.32 |
| Write-In | 346 | 1.00 |
| Total votes | 34,553 | 100 |
| Voter turnout | 11.67% |
General election
Candidates
Results
General election results, April 3, 2012[5] | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Tom Barrett | 54,640 | 70.46 |
| Edward C. McDonald | 22,388 | 28.87 |
| Write-In | 517 | 0.67 |
| Total votes | 77,545 | 100 |
Barrett announced on March 30, 2012 that he would run in the Democratic primary for Governor in the recall election to face incumbent Scott Walker; he subsequently lost.[6]
References
- ^ "Tom Barrett re-elected as Milwaukee mayor". Wisconsin State Journal. Associated Press. April 3, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f Schultze, Steve; Sandler, Larry (January 3, 2012). "Abele, Barrett see little opposition in spring races". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- ^ Sandler, Larry (January 31, 2012). "1 of Ald. Coggs' opponents kept off ballot". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- ^ "Spring Primary Election City of Milwaukee". City of Milwaukee. February 22, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- ^ "Presidential Preference Election City of Milwaukee". City of Milwaukee. April 3, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- ^ Bice, Daniel; Sandler, Larry; Marley, Patrick (March 30, 2012). "Barrett will run in recall election". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
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