2000 Milwaukee mayoral election

8 February 2000 (primary)
4 April 2000 (general)
 
Candidate John Norquist George Watts
Popular vote 52,847 41,582
Percentage 55.97% 44.03%

Mayor before election

John Norquist
Democratic

Elected Mayor

John Norquist
Democratic

The 2000 Milwaukee mayoral election was held on 4 April 2000 in order to elect the mayor of Milwaukee. Incumbent mayor John Norquist was re-elected to a fourth term in office.

Primary election

The primary election was held on 8 February 2000.[1]

Results

Non-partisan primary results, 8 February 2000[2]
Candidate Votes  %
John Norquist (incumbent) 21,674 51.94%
George Watts 12,432 29.79%
Wendell J. Harris 7,624 18.27%
Total votes 41,730 100.00

General election

On election day 4 April 2000, incumbent mayor John Norquist was re-elected to a fourth term by a margin of 11,265 votes. He was sworn in on 19 April 2000.[3]

Results

General election results, 4 April 2000[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan John Norquist (incumbent) 52,847 55.97
Nonpartisan George Watts 41,582 44.03
Nonpartisan Write-In 0 0.00
Total votes 94,429 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. "Norquist, Watts for mayor". The Capital Times. February 16, 2000. p. 5. Retrieved 20 November 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Milwaukee Mayor - Primary". Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  3. "Norquist wins 4th term as Milwaukee mayor". Wisconsin State Journal. April 5, 2000. p. 3. Retrieved 20 November 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Milwaukee Mayor". Retrieved 20 November 2023.
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