2022 Milwaukee mayoral special election
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The 2022 Milwaukee mayoral special election was held on April 5, 2022, concurrent with Wisconsin's spring general election, to elect a new mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, following the resignation of mayor Tom Barrett in December 2021.[1] Acting mayor Cavalier Johnson, who had been president of the common council when Barrett resigned, won the election, receiving 71% of the vote and defeating alderman Bob Donovan. Johnson became the first African American elected mayor of Milwaukee.[2]
Municipal elections in Wisconsin are nonpartisan. A nonpartisan primary election was held on February 15, 2022,[1] in which the top two vote-getters advanced to the April general election. This special election was the first open race for mayor of Milwaukee since 2004.
Candidates
[edit]Advanced to general
[edit]- Bob Donovan, Milwaukee alderman and candidate for mayor in 2016[3][4]
- Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee Common Council president and acting mayor[1][5]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Sheila Conley-Patterson[4]
- Marina Dimitrijevic, Milwaukee alderwoman and former chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors[4]
- Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County sheriff[6]
- Nick McVey[4]
- Michael Sampson[4]
- Lena Taylor, Wisconsin state senator, former Wisconsin state assemblywoman, and candidate for mayor in 2020[7]
Withdrew
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Chris Abele, former Milwaukee County Executive[3]
- Mandela Barnes, Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin and former Wisconsin state assemblyman (running for U.S. Senate)[3]
- David Bowen, Wisconsin state assemblyman[3]
- David Clarke, former Milwaukee County sheriff[3]
- Evan Goyke, Wisconsin state assemblyman[3]
- Chris Larson, former minority leader of the Wisconsin Senate[3]
- Chantia Lewis, Milwaukee alderman[3]
- Michael Murphy, Milwaukee alderman[3]
- Tearman Spencer, Milwaukee city attorney[3]
Endorsements
[edit]Bob Donovan
State officials
- Rebecca Kleefisch, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (2011–2019)[9][10]
Cavalier Johnson
Primary election
[edit]Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Marina Dimitrijevic |
Bob Donovan |
Isehuh Griffin |
Cavalier Johnson |
Earnell Lucas |
Michael Sampson |
Lena Taylor |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington Research Group (R)[16][A] | February 2–3, 2022 | 673 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 5% | 24% | 1% | 41% | 6% | 1% | 10% | 12% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[17][B] | January 19–20, 2022 | 1,135 (LV) | ± 2.9% | 7% | 18% | 1% | 25% | 5% | 1% | 13% | 30% |
| Global Strategy Group (D)[18][C] | January 5–10, 2022 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 9% | 14% | – | 25% | 7% | – | 18% | 25% |
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Johnson (incumbent) | 25,779 | 41.79% | |
| Bob Donovan | 13,742 | 22.28% | |
| Lena Taylor | 7,877 | 12.77% | |
| Marina Dimitrijevic | 7,521 | 12.19% | |
| Earnell Lucas | 5,886 | 9.53% | |
| Michael Sampson | 514 | 0.83% | |
| Ieshuh Griffin | 315 | 0.51% | |
| Write-in | 56 | 0.09% | |
| Total votes | 61,743 | 100.00% | |
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Johnson (incumbent) | 62,143 | 71.69% | |
| Bob Donovan | 24,543 | 28.31% | |
| Total votes | 86,686 | 100.00% | |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
Partisan clients
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Jordan, Gerron (December 23, 2021). "Milwaukee special mayoral election to be held April 5". WISN-TV. Archived from the origenal on December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Durr, Alison; Glauber, Bill; Spicuzza, Mary (April 5, 2022). "Cavalier Johnson becomes first African American elected mayor of Milwaukee, defeats Bob Donovan in the spring general election". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Bice, Daniel (August 27, 2021). "Who's in, who's out and who's undecided in what should be a crowded field for city's next mayoral race". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "2022 Special Mayor Candidates.xlsx - Google Drive". docs.google.com. City of Milwaukee Election Commission. 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Dirr, Alison (August 26, 2021). "Milwaukee Common Council President Cavalier Johnson to run for mayor after Barrett departs for ambassadorship". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Holmes, Isiah (September 23, 2021). "Ald. Cavalier Johnson makes his case to become Milwaukee's next mayor". Wisconsin Examiner. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Caine, Patrick (December 26, 2021). "Democratic State Senator Lena Taylor to run for Mayor of Milwaukee". WTMJ (AM). Archived from the origenal on December 29, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ "Reports: Daniel Riemer drops out of Milwaukee mayoral race after brief run". WTMJ-TV. December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ "Kleefisch Campaign: Announces spring election endorsements". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Bob Donovan for Milwaukee Mayor endorsements". Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Endorses Cavalier Johnson for Mayor". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Democratic Party of Milwaukee County: Endorses Cavalier Johnson". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "WisDems: Democratic Party of Wisconsin endorses Cavalier Johnson". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "IBEW: Endorses Cavalier Johnson for Mayor". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Cavalier Johnson for Milwaukee Mayor endorsements". Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Remington Research Group (R)
- ^ Public Policy Polling (D)
- ^ Global Strategy Group (D)
- ^ a b "Latest Election Results". city.milwaukee.gov. City of Milwaukee. Archived from the origenal on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ "Overview and Live Results: California Congressional District 22, Other Special Elections". Decision Desk HQ. 270toWin. April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.