Cory Mason Explained

Cory Mason
Office:58th Mayor of Racine, Wisconsin
Term Start:November 7, 2017
Predecessor:Dennis Wiser (acting)
John Dickert (elected)
Successor:Incumbent
State1:Wisconsin
State Assembly1:Wisconsin
District1:66th
Term Start1:January 7, 2013
Term End1:January 15, 2018
Predecessor1:Samantha Kerkman
State Assembly2:Wisconsin
District2:62nd
Term Start2:January 3, 2007
Term End2:January 7, 2013
Predecessor2:John Lehman
Successor2:Tom Weatherston
Party:Democratic
Birth Name:Cory D. Mason IV
Birth Date:25 January 1973
Birth Place:Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
Spouse:Rebecca Mason
Children:3
Alma Mater:University of Wisconsin–Madison

Cory D. Mason IV (born January 25, 1973) is a Democratic Party politician and the mayor of Racine, Wisconsin. From 2007 to 2018, Mason served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the city of Racine and eastern Racine County.[1]

Early life and education

Mason was born in Racine and graduated from Case High School. He then received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[2]

During the 2000 presidential election, Mason was listed as a Wisconsin state co-chair of GoreNet.[3] GoreNet was a young Americans focused group that supported the Al Gore campaign with a focus on grassroots and online organizing as well as hosting small dollar donor events.[4]

Wisconsin State Assembly

While in the assembly, Mason served as the ranking Assembly Democratic member of the Assembly Committee on Environment and Forestry, the Joint Legislative Council, and Joint Survey Committee on Retirement Systems. He also served on the Assembly Committee on Tourism.[5]

Mason was named the 2009-2010 Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association for his support of Wisconsin's technical colleges. Other awards include the 2014 Children's Champion Policy Award from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, the 2013 Friend of the UW Award by the United Council of UW Students, and the River Champion Award by the River Alliance of Wisconsin. Mason was named 2012 Legislator of the Year by the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin and was named to the Conservation Honor Roll for 2011-2012 by the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters. He was also given an Award of Merit by the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education.[5]

Mayoral candidacy

Mason ran for mayor of Racine in 2017 for a special election to complete the term of the previous mayor, John Dickert. Mason won with the largest share of votes in both the primary and general elections.[6] [7]

Mayoralty

Mason's mayoral administration has thus far resulted in increased residential and commercial development such as the Gold Medal Loft project in Uptown Racine[8] and the construction of apartments at the former Walker Manufacturing site along the shores of Lake Michigan in Downtown Racine.[9] Mason has also overseen downtown investment from global technology company Foxconn.[10]

He was re-elected in 2019 and 2023.[11] [12]

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly 62nd District (2006, 2008, 2010)

Year ElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
2006General[13] Democratic10,30252.37%Rep.9,36347.60%19,671939
2008General[14] Democratic17,89284.54%Lib.3,21715.20%21,16414,675
2010General[15] Democratic10,45553.78%Rep.8,57244.10%19,4391,883
Lib.4032.07%

Wisconsin Assembly 66th District (2012, 2014, 2016)

Year ElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
2012General[16] Democratic16,83098.65%17,06016,600
2014General[17] Democratic12,06280.73%Lib.2,78118.61%14,9429,281
2016General[18] Democratic13,52681.32%Lib.3,10718.68%16,63310,419

Racine Mayor (2017, 2019, 2023)

Year ElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
2017Primary[19] Democratic2,89638.54%Ind.2,49633.22%7,514400
Ind.1,69022.49%
Dem.2313.07%
Grn.1802.40%
Dem.210.28%
SpecialDemocratic5,45655.40%Ind.4,39244.60%9,8481,064
2019GeneralDemocratic6,24372.09%Ind.2,41727.91%8,6603,826
2023Primary[20] Democratic3,60742.62%Ind.2,56130.26%8,4641,046
Dem.2,27426.87%
GeneralDemocratic8,59657.08%Ind.6,376 42.34%15,0602,220

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UPDATE: Mason's Assembly seat to be filled by special election . Sari Lesk. Racine Journal Times. 2017-11-07. 2019-02-10.
  2. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2017-2018,' Biographical Sketch of Cory Mason, pg. 89
  3. Web site: GoreNet State Co-Chairs . Gore 2000 . 29 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20000815071349/http://www.algore.com/gorenet/net_directors.html . August 15, 2000 . 15 August 2000 . dead.
  4. Web site: GoreNet: A Network of Young Americans Dedicated to Al Gore President . Gore 2000 . 29 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20000815054240/http://www.algore.com/gorenet/index.html . August 15, 2000 . 15 August 2000 . dead.
  5. Web site: Meet Representative Cory Mason . https://web.archive.org/web/20180131165745/http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/66/mason/about/bio/ . dead . 2018-01-31 . . 2019-02-10 .
  6. Web site: Mayor Dickert to step down; taking role with water advocacy group . Racine Journal Times. Patrick Leary. 2017-03-28. 2019-02-10.
  7. News: State Rep. Cory Mason wins Racine mayor's race. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Patrick Marley. 2017-10-18 . 2019-02-10 .
  8. Web site: Going for a Gold Medal; $17M Uptown-area redevelopment planned. . Burke. Michael . 2017-10-25. 2019-04-02.
  9. Web site: With video: Racine unveils details of $50 million lakefront development . . Burke. Michael . 2017-12-05. 2019-04-02.
  10. Web site: Foxconn purchases downtown Racine property as part of 'Smart City' plans across state. . Romell . Rick . Taschler. Joe . 2018-10-02 . 2019-04-02.
  11. Statement of Votes Cast. Racine County Clerk . 79 . 2019-04-02 . 2019-04-02 .
  12. Election Summary Report - Racine County - April 4, 2023 . Racine County Clerk . April 4, 2023 . 15 . April 4, 2023 .
  13. Results of Fall General Election - 11/07/2006 . December 11, 2006 . Wisconsin State Elections Board . 32 . January 30, 2023 . .
  14. Results of Fall General Election - 11/04/2008 . December 1, 2008 . Wisconsin State Elections Board . 30 . January 30, 2023 . .
  15. Results of Fall General Election - 11/02/2010 . December 1, 2010 . . 24 . January 30, 2023 . .
  16. Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential and General Election - 11/6/2012 . December 26, 2012 . . 24 . January 30, 2023 . .
  17. Canvass Results for 2014 General Election - 11/4/2014 . November 26, 2014 . . 23 . January 30, 2023 . .
  18. Canvass Results for 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016 . December 22, 2016 . . 23–24 . January 30, 2023 .
  19. Unofficial Election Results for September 19, 2017 . September 19, 2017 . . 1 . January 30, 2023 .
  20. Election Summary Report - Racine County - February 21, 2023 . Racine County Clerk . February 21, 2023 . 2 . April 4, 2023 .