2017 Buffalo mayoral election explained

Election Name:2017 Buffalo mayoral election
Flag Image:Flag of Buffalo, New York.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Year:2013
Next Year:2021
Turnout:15.95%
Nominee1:Byron Brown
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Alliance1:Working Families
Independence
Women's Equality
Popular Vote1:29,688
Percentage1:67.67%
Mayor
Before Election:Byron Brown
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Byron Brown
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Mark J. F. Schroeder
Party2:Reform Party of the United States of America
Popular Vote2:11,446
Percentage2:26.09%
Map Size:200px

The 2017 Buffalo mayoral election was held on November 7, 2017. Incumbent three-term Democratic mayor Byron Brown won re-election to a fourth term.

Background

The 2017 Buffalo mayoral race was held to elect the mayor of Buffalo, New York. The incumbent, Byron Brown, successfully ran for re-election against city comptroller Mark J. F. Schroeder and Erie County legislator Betty Jean Grant. A primary took place on September 12, 2017. Brown won the primary with Schroeder as the runner up and Grant coming in third. Schroeder won the Reform Party primary and was on that line for the general election.

Candidates

Democratic

Green

Conservative

Reform

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Byron Brown on bid for fourth term: 'Our growth is undeniable'. Dale Anderson. 20 February 2017.
  2. Web site: Buffalo Comptroller Mark Schroeder ready to challenge Brown for mayor. Robert J.. McCarthy. 3 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Betty Jean Grant makes it official: She's running for mayor. Nancy A.. Fischer. 23 April 2017.
  4. Web site: Robinson announces candidacy for Buffalo mayor on Green Party line. Staff. 22 April 2017.