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A number of the 50
largest U.S. cities , as well as numerous smaller cities and towns, have held or will hold mayoral elections in 2023.
Tampa, Florida : On March 7, one-term incumbent
Jane Castor won re-election unopposed.
[1]
Chicago, Illinois : On April 4,
Brandon Johnson defeated
Paul Vallas in a runoff election, succeeding one-term incumbent
Lori Lightfoot , who did not advance to the runoff and therefore lost re-election.
[2]
Green Bay, Wisconsin : On April 4, one-term incumbent
Eric Genrich won re-election against
Chad Weininger .
[3]
Madison, Wisconsin : On April 4, one-term incumbent
Satya Rhodes-Conway won re-election against Gloria Reyes.
[4]
Springfield, Illinois : On April 4,
Misty Buscher narrowly defeated two-term incumbent
Jim Langfelder in his bid for re-election.
[5]
Lincoln, Nebraska : On May 2, one-term incumbent
Leirion Gaylor Baird won re-election against Suzanne Geist.
[6]
Arlington, Texas : On May 6, one-term incumbent Jim Ross narrowly won re-election against Amy Cearnal.
[7]
Dallas, Texas : On May 6, one-term incumbent
Eric Johnson won re-election unopposed.
[8]
Fort Worth, Texas : On May 6, one-term incumbent
Mattie Parker won re-election against Jennifer Castillo, Kenneth Bowens Jr., and
Alyson Kennedy .
[9]
San Antonio, Texas : On May 6, three-term incumbent
Ron Nirenberg won re-election against Christopher Schuchardt.
[10]
Denver, Colorado : On June 6,
Mike Johnston defeated Kelly Brough in a runoff election, succeeding three-term incumbent
Michael Hancock , who was term-limited.
[11]
Montgomery, Alabama : On August 22, one-term incumbent
Steven Reed won re-election against Barrett Gilbreath.
[12]
Nashville, Tennessee : On September 14,
Freddie O'Connell defeated Alice Rolli in a runoff election, succeeding one-term incumbent
John Cooper , who chose to retire.
[13]
Memphis, Tennessee : On October 5,
Paul Young defeated Floyd Bonner,
W. W. Herenton , and Van Turner, succeeding two-term incumbent
Jim Strickland , who was term-limited.
[14]
Akron, Ohio : On November 7,
Shammas Malik won unopposed, succeeding two-term incumbent
Dan Horrigan who chose not to seek re-election.
[15]
Aurora, Colorado : On November 7, incumbent
Mike Coffman won re-election against Juan Marcano and Jeffrey Sanford.
[16]
Boise, Idaho : On November 7, incumbent
Lauren McLean won re-election against Mike Materson.
[17]
Bridgeport, Connecticut : Two-term incumbent
Joseph Ganim ran for re-election,
[18] facing David Herz, John Gomes, and Lamond Daniels. The election was held on November 7, 2023. Ganim won, but the race remains undecided amid lawsuits surrounding an absentee ballot scandal.
[19]
Carmel, Indiana : On November 7,
Sue Finkam defeated Miles Nelson,
[20] succeededing seven-term incumbent
James Brainard , who retired.
[21]
Charlotte, North Carolina : On November 7, three-term incumbent
Vi Lyles won re-election, defeating Misun Kim.
[22]
Columbus, Ohio : On November 7, two-term incumbent
Andrew Ginther won re-election, defeating Joe Motil.
[23]
Des Moines, Iowa : On November 7, Connie Boesen defeated Josh Mandelbaum,
[24] succeeding five-term incumbent
Frank Cownie , who retired.
[25]
Durham, North Carolina : On November 7,
Leonardo Williams defeated
Mike Woodard ,
[26] succeeding one-term incumbent
Elaine O'Neal , who retired.
[27]
Fort Wayne, Indiana : On November 7, four-term incumbent
Tom Henry won re-election, narrowly defeating Tom Didier.
[28]
Gary, Indiana : On November 7,
Eddie Melton defeated Andrew Delano,
[29] succeeding one-term incumbent
Jerome Prince , who lost renomination to Melton in the Democratic primary.
[30]
Greenville, South Carolina : On November 7, seven-term incumbent
Knox White won re-election, defeating Michelle Shain.
[31]
Hartford, Connecticut : On November 7,
Arunan Arulampalam defeated five candidates and four write-ins,
[32] succeeding two-term incumbent
Luke Bronin , who retired.
[33]
Indianapolis, Indiana : On November 7, two-term incumbent
Joe Hogsett won re-election, defeating Jefferson Shreve.
[34]
Knoxville, Tennessee : On November 7, one-term incumbent
Indya Kincannon won re-election, defeating Jeff Talman, Constance Every, and R.C. Lawthorn.
[35]
Orlando, Florida : On November 7, five-term incumbent
Buddy Dyer won re-election, defeating Steve Dixon, Samuel Ings, and Tony Vargas.
[36]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : On November 7,
Cherelle Parker defeated
David Oh , succeeding two-term incumbent
Jim Kenney who was term limited.
[37]
[38]
Savannah, Georgia : On November 7, one-term incumbent
Van R. Johnson won re-election, defeating Kesha Gibson Carter and Tyrisha Davis.
[39]
South Bend, Indiana : On November 7, one-term incumbent
James Mueller won re-election, defeating Desmont Upchurch.
[40]
Springfield, Massachusetts : On November 7, five-term incumbent
Domenic Sarno won re-election, defeating Justin Hurst.
[41]
Tucson, Arizona : On November 7, one-term incumbent
Regina Romero won re-election, defeating Janet Wittenbraker.
[42]
Worcester, Massachusetts : On November 7, six-term incumbent
Joesph Petty won re-election, defeating Khrystian King, Donna Colorio, Bill Coleman, and Guillermo Creamer, Jr.
[43]
Seats that changed parties
Colorado Springs, Colorado : On May 16,
Yemi Mobolade defeated
Wayne W. Williams in a runoff election, succeeding two-term incumbent
John Suthers , who was term-limited.
[44] Independent gain from Republican. (officially nonpartisan)
Jacksonville, Florida : On May 16,
Donna Deegan defeated
Daniel Davis in a runoff election, succeeding two-term incumbent
Lenny Curry , who was term-limited.
[45]
[46] Democratic gain from Republican
Danbury, Connecticut : On November 7,
Roberto Alves defeated one-term incumbent
Dean Esposito .
[47] Democratic gain from Republican
Evansville, Indiana : On November 7,
Stephanie Terry defeated Natalie Rascher and Michael Daugherty,
[48] succeeding three-term incumbent
Lloyd Winnecke , who retired.
[49] Democratic gain from Republican
Manchester, New Hampshire : On November 7,
Jay Ruais defeated
Kevin Cavanaugh ,
[50] succeeding three-term incumbent
Joyce Craig , who retired to
run for governor in 2024 .
[51]
[52] Republican gain from Democratic (officially nonpartisan)
Spokane, Washington : On November 7,
Lisa Brown defeated one-term incumbent
Nadine Woodward .
[53] Democratic gain from Republican (officially nonpartisan)
Terre Haute, Indiana : On November 7,
Brandon Sakbun defeated four-term incumbent
Duke Bennett .
[54] Democratic gain from Republican
Wichita, Kansas : On November 7,
Lily Wu defeated one-term incumbent
Brandon Whipple .
[55] Libertarian gain from Democratic (officially nonpartisan)
Eligible incumbents running
Charleston, South Carolina : Two-term incumbent
John Tecklenburg is running for re-election.
[56] The first round was held November 7, 2023. Tecklenburg and William Cogswell advanced to a runoff, defeating Clay Middleton, Peter Shahid, Mika Gadsden and Debra Gammons. The runoff will be held November 21.
[57]
Pueblo, Colorado : One-term incumbent Nick Gradisar is running for re-election.
[58] The first round was held November 7, 2023. Grandisar and Heather Graham advanced to a runoff, defeating Chris Nicoll, Randy Thurston, Dennis Flores, Regina Maestri, and Larry Atencio.
[59] The runoff will be held January 23, 2024.
[60]
Salt Lake City, Utah : One-term incumbent
Erin Mendenhall is running for re-election.
[61]
Ineligible or retiring incumbents
^ Frago, Charlie (8 March 2023).
"Tampa Mayor Jane Castor easily wins reelection" .
Tampa Bay Times .
Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023 .
^ Spielman, Fran; Sfondeles, Tina; Issa, Nader (April 4, 2023).
"Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral race" .
Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved April 5, 2023 .
^ Schultz, Indiana (April 4, 2023).
"Genrich edges out Weininger in Green Bay Mayoral race" .
WFRV-TV . Retrieved April 5, 2023 .
^ Tornabene, Juliana; Molesky, Colton; Kelly, Camberyn (April 4, 2023).
"Madison Mayor Rhodes Conway wins reelection" .
WMTV . Retrieved April 5, 2023 .
^ Roth, Zach; Spearie, Steven; Keck, Patrick; Jackson, Tiffani (April 4, 2023).
"Election 2023: Buscher unseats Langfelder as mayor of Springfield" .
The State Journal-Register . Retrieved April 5, 2023 .
^
"Leirion Gaylor Baird re-elected Lincoln mayor" .
^ Broussard, Kailey (May 6, 2023).
"Arlington Mayor Jim Ross wins reelection; voters approve millions in bond funding for streets, parks" .
KERA News . Retrieved May 7, 2023 .
^
"Election Results: Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington mayors win reelection" .
KDFW . May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023 .
^ Mantas, Harrison (May 7, 2023).
"Voters overwhelmingly elect Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker to second term" .
Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved May 7, 2023 .
^ Torres, Raquel; Drusch, Andrea (May 6, 2023).
"Ron Nirenberg cruises to fourth and final term as San Antonio mayor" . San Antonio Report . Retrieved May 7, 2023 .
^ Powell, Erin (6 June 2023).
"Johnston claims victory, Brough concedes in runoff for Denver mayor" . 9News . Retrieved 7 June 2023 .
^ Griesbach, Rebecca (August 22, 2023).
"Steven Reed, Montgomery's first Black mayor, wins re-election: 'Old Montgomery ain't coming back' " . AL.com . Retrieved August 29, 2023 .
^ Illers, Ethan (September 14, 2023).
"Freddie O'Connell elected mayor of Nashville" .
WKRN-TV . Retrieved September 14, 2023 .
^ Wadhwani, Anita (October 6, 2023).
"Paul Young elected mayor of Memphis" .
Tennessee Lookout . Retrieved October 16, 2023 .
^ Esparra, Lydia (November 7, 2023).
"Ward 8 councilman Shammas Malik officially elected Akron mayor" .
WKYC . Retrieved November 8, 2023 .
^
"Aurora Mayor: Latest election results" . KUSA.com . November 7, 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"Lauren McLean wins reelection as Boise mayor" . ktvb.com . November 7, 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^ Haigh, Susan (2023-11-01).
"Connecticut judge orders new mayoral primary after surveillance videos show possible ballot stuffing" . AP News . Retrieved 2023-11-02 .
^ Edison, Andrew Brown, Dave Altimari, Jaden (2023-11-08).
"Bridgeport election: Joe Ganim wins amid absentee ballot scandal" . CT Mirror . Retrieved 2023-11-10 . {{
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"Live 2023 Hamilton County Election results | The Indianapolis Star" . www.indystar.com . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard will not seek reelection, ending seven terms as mayor in 2023" .
The Indianapolis Star . September 13, 2022.
^
"NC SBE Election Contest Details" . er.ncsbe.gov . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"2023 Franklin County Election Results for Nov. 7 | The Columbus Dispatch" . www.dispatch.com . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"Iowa election 2023: Full results from Nov. 7 elections in central Iowa" . KCCI . 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-mayor-frank-cownie-says-he-will-not-run-for-reelection-2023/45239638
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"NC SBE Contest Results" . er.ncsbe.gov . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^ Moore, Mary Helen.
"Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal says she won't run for re-election. Here's why" . News Observer . Retrieved November 10, 2023 .
^ Williams, Josh (2023-11-08).
"2023 Election Day Results" . WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM, 1190 AM, 107.5 FM & 97.3 HD2 . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"Lake_ County Election Results" . lakecounty.in.gov . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"Gary voters pick Melton in Democratic mayoral contest" .
Chicago Crusader . The 411 News. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023 .
^
"2023 elections: From Simpsonville to Greer, here's who won each Greenville County race" . The Greenville News . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"Connecticut 2023 Municipal Election Results" . Hartford Courant . 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^ Brink, Jenn; Latina, Jodi (November 29, 2022).
"Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin will not seek reelection in 2023: 'It's time to pass the baton' " .
WTNH . Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^
"2023 Election Results" . www.indy.gov . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"Election Results History - Election Commission - Knox County Tennessee Government" . www.knoxcounty.org . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^ Gillespie, Ryan (May 10, 2022).
"Buddy Dyer to pursue another term as Orlando's mayor. Could it be his last?" .
Orlando Sentinel .
^ Ignudo, Tom (May 17, 2023).
"Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia Democratic primary for mayor" .
KYW-TV . Retrieved May 17, 2023 .
^ Schultz, Brooke (November 7, 2023).
"Democrat Cherelle Parker has been elected as Philadelphia's 100th mayor, 1st woman to hold the office" . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Retrieved 8 November 2023 .
^ Cawthon, Graham (2023-11-08).
"Savannah Mayoral Race: Van Johnson dominates en route to winning reelection" . WJCL . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^ Reporter, Gabbi Lumma, WSBT 22 (2023-11-07).
"James Mueller wins another term as South Bend Mayor" . WSBT . Retrieved 2023-11-10 . {{
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"Springfield Vote Counts" . Springfield, Massachusetts. Retrieved November 8, 2023 .
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"2023 Arizona election results | The Arizona Republic" . www.azcentral.com . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
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"Unofficial Election Results – Municipal Election 11/07/2023" (PDF) . Worcester, Massachusetts. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023 .
^ Rivera, Andrea; Chalfin, Bente; Birkeland, Jess; Hazel, Stephanie.
"Political newcomer Yemi Mobolade wins Colorado Springs mayor's race" . Colorado Public Radio . Retrieved 2023-05-17 .
^ Mazzei, Patricia (May 17, 2023).
"In Florida Upset, Democrat Wins Jacksonville Mayor's Race" .
Miami . Retrieved May 17, 2023 .
^ Zhou, Li (2023-05-17).
"How Democrats pulled off a big upset in Florida" . Vox . Retrieved 2023-11-16 .
^ Dixon, Ken (2023-11-09).
"CT Democrats flip top seats in 20 towns, besting two MAGA-leaning candidates" . Houston Chronicle . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"Election Results" . 14news.com . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^ Brown, Alex (July 11, 2022).
"Evansville mayor not seeking re-election" .
Inside Indiana Business . Retrieved October 31, 2022 .
^ Porter, Steven (November 7, 2023).
"Jay Ruais, who campaigned against 'status quo,' elected mayor of Manchester, N.H." BostonGlobe.com . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^ Sexton, Adam (2023-03-02).
"Republican candidate for Manchester mayor calls for new approach on homelessness" . WMUR . Retrieved 2023-03-03 .
^ Sexton, Adam (2023-07-11).
"Manchester Mayor Craig officially launches campaign for governor" . WMUR . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^ Producer, Noah Corrin, NonStop Local Digital (2023-11-10).
"Lisa Brown beats Nadine Woodward to become mayor of Spokane" . NonStop Local KHQ . Retrieved 2023-11-12 . {{
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"Brandon Sakbun wins Terre Haute Mayoral Race" . MyWabashValley.com . 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"Mayoral election in Wichita, Kansas (2023)" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^ Renaud, Tim (January 24, 2022).
"Tecklenburg tells News 2 he will seek a third term as Charleston's mayor" . Count On 2 News. Retrieved July 30, 2022 .
^ Whalen, Emma; Hovorka, Alan (2023-11-07).
"Cogswell gets most votes in mayor's race. But he'll face Tecklenburg in runoff" . Post and Courier . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^ Perez, Josue (February 17, 2023).
"Pueblo Mayor Nick Gradisar formally announces reelection bid" .
The Pueblo Chieftain .
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"Pueblo County Election Results 2023" . FOX21 News Colorado . 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
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"Pueblo 2023 Election Day live coverage and results" . Pueblo Chieftain . Retrieved 2023-11-10 .
^
"Read the full transcript of SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall's reelection campaign announcement video" .
The Salt Lake Tribune . 12 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023 .
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"John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee headed to runoff to determine Houston's next mayor" . khou.com . November 7, 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-10 .