2008 Milwaukee mayoral election explained

Election Name:2008 Milwaukee mayoral election
Flag Image:Flag of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.svg
Type:mayoral
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2004 Milwaukee mayoral election
Previous Year:2004
Next Election:2012 Milwaukee mayoral election
Next Year:2012
Election Date:April 1, 2008
Image1:Tom Barrett for Wisconsin (3x4).jpg
Candidate1:Tom Barrett
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Popular Vote1:64,473
Percentage1:78.89%
Candidate2:Andrew J. Shaw
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Popular Vote2:16,866
Percentage2:20.64%
Mayor
Before Election:Tom Barrett
Before Party:Democratic
After Election:Tom Barrett
After Party:Democratic
Turnout:25.59%

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abele, Barrett see little opposition in spring races. January 3, 2012. April 29, 2012. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Steve. Schultze. Larry. Sandler.