2016 Milwaukee mayoral election

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.

2016 Milwaukee mayoral election
February 16, 2016 (primary)
April 5, 2016 (general)
Turnout53.23%
 
Candidate Tom Barrett Bob Donovan
Popular vote 110,437 46,957
Percentage 69.95% 29.74%
Mayor before election

Tom Barrett
Democratic

 Elected Mayor

Tom Barrett
Democratic

Elections in Wisconsin

Municipal elections in Wisconsin are non-partisan. The non-partisan primary was held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, to narrow the field of candidates to two.

Primary election

Candidates
  • Tom Barrett, incumbent[1]
  • Bob Donovan, District 8 Alderman[1]
  • Joe Davis, District 2 Alderman[1]
  • James Methu, journalist[1]

Results
Non-partisan primary results, February 16, 2016[2]
Candidate Votes %
Tom Barrett 30,239 46.14
Bob Donovan 21,261 32.44
Joe Davis 12,132 18.51
James Methu 1,755 2.68
Write-In 147 0.22
Total votes 65,534 100
Voter turnout 20.58%

General election

Candidates
  • Tom Barrett, incumbent
  • Bob Donovan, District 8 Alderman

Endorsements
Tom Barrett
Bob Donovan
  • David Clarke, Milwaukee Sheriff[4]
  • Joe Davis, alderman and former candidate for mayor[6]
  • Milwaukee Police Association[4]
  • Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters Association[4]

Results
General election results, April 5, 2016[7]
Candidate Votes %
Tom Barrett 110,437 69.95
Bob Donovan 46,957 29.74
Write-In 475 0.30
Total votes 157,869 100
Voter turnout 53.23%
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References
  1. Katie DeLong (September 3, 2015). "James Methu announces candidacy for mayor of Milwaukee: "Segregation has stifled growth in the city"". WITI. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  2. "Spring Primary Election City of Milwaukee". City of Milwaukee. February 16, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  3. Quirmbach, Chuck (18 March 2016). "Milwaukee Mayor's Race A Battle Of Endorsements, Public Safety And The Economy". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  4. Lemoine, Bret (16 March 2016). "Race for mayor of Milwaukee: Big endorsements for incumbent Tom Barrett, challenger Bob Donovan". Fox6Now. WITI. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  5. Glauber, Bill (17 February 2016). "James Methu endorses Tom Barrett in mayor's race". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  6. Garza, Jesse (17 February 2016). "Ousted from mayor's race, Joe Davis endorses Bob Donovan". Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  7. "Presidential Preference Election City of Milwaukee". City of Milwaukee. April 5, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
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