1914 Milwaukee mayoral election
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An election for Mayor of Milwaukee was held on April 7, 1914. Incumbent mayor Gerhard Adolph Bading was re-elected with 56% of the vote in the city's first non-partisan election.[1][2]
Primary candidates included incumbent mayor Gerhard Adolph Bading, former mayor Emil Seidel, former mayor David S. Rose, and former congressman Theobald Otjen.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social-Democratic | Emil Seidel | 21,054 | 34.26 | |
| Fusion | Gerhard A. Bading | 20,022 | 32.58 | |
| Democratic | David S. Rose | 17,511 | 28.49 | |
| Republican | Theobald Otjen | 2,875 | 4.68 | |
| Total votes | 61,462 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion | Gerhard A. Bading | 37,701 | 56.40 | |
| Social-Democratic | Emil Seidel | 29,147 | 43.60 | |
| Total votes | 66,848 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ^ a b "Socialist Hoan City Attorney". The La Crosse Tribune. La Crosse. April 9, 1914. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ "Milwaukee Mayor, April 07, 1914". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ "Milwaukee Mayor - Primary, March 24, 1914". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved February 10, 2025.