2008 Milwaukee mayoral election

2008 Milwaukee mayoral election

← 2004 April 1, 2008 2012 →
Turnout25.59%
 
Candidate Tom Barrett Andrew J. Shaw
Popular vote 64,473 16,866
Percentage 78.89% 20.64%

Mayor before election

Tom Barrett
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Tom Barrett
Democratic

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The 2008 Milwaukee mayoral election was held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, to elect the mayor for Milwaukee. Tom Barrett was reelected.

Municipal elections in Wisconsin are non-partisan.[1]

Results

General election results, April 1, 2008[2]
Candidate Votes %
Tom Barrett (incumbent) 64,473 78.89%
Andrew J. Shaw 16,866 20.64%
Write-In 384 0.47%
Total votes 81,723 100
Voter turnout 25.59%

References

  1. ^ Schultze, Steve; Sandler, Larry (January 3, 2012). "Abele, Barrett see little opposition in spring races". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  2. ^ "Election Results for City of Milwaukee Wards". City of Milwaukee. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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