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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