2012 Burlington mayoral election explained

Election Name:Burlington mayoral election, 2012
Country:Vermont
Flag Image:Flag of Burlington, Vermont (1990-2017).jpg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2009 Burlington mayoral election
Previous Year:2009
Next Election:2015 Burlington mayoral election
Next Year:2015
Election Date:March 6, 2012
Nominee1:Miro Weinberger
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:5,801
Percentage1:57.27%
Nominee2:Kurt Wright
Party2:Vermont Republican Party
Popular Vote2:3,746
Percentage2:36.98%
Nominee3:Wanda Hines
Party3:Independent politician
Popular Vote3:506
Percentage3:5.00%
Map Size:200px
Mayor
Before Election:Bob Kiss
Before Party:Progressive
After Election:Miro Weinberger
After Party:Vermont Democratic Party

The 2012 Burlington mayoral election was held March 6, 2012. Incumbent mayor Bob Kiss did not contest for the re-election. Democratic nominee Miro Weinberger was elected with 57% of the popular vote.

Background

Incumbent Progressive mayor Kiss was first elected in 2006. Democratic nominee Miro Weinberger, Republican nominee and State Representative Kurt Wright, and Independent candidate Wendy Hines ran to succeed Kiss.