2016 Gainesville mayoral election
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The 2016 Gainesville, Florida mayoral election took place on March 15, 2016. Incumbent Mayor Ed Braddy ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by former City Commissioner Lauren Poe, a professor at Santa Fe College. Though the race was officially nonpartisan, Poe, a Democrat, received support from the Florida Democratic Party and benefited from high turnout in the presidential primary, while Braddy, a Republican, avoided partisan labels.[1] Poe ultimately defeated Braddy in a landslide, receiving 57 percent of the vote to Braddy's 39 percent.[2]
Primary election
Candidates
- Lauren Poe, former City Commissioner, professor at Santa Fe College[3]
- Ed Braddy, incumbent Mayor[4]
- Donald Shepherd Sr., former University of Florida groundskeeper, 2013 candidate for Mayor[5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Lauren Poe | 16,384 | 57.05% | |
| Nonpartisan | Ed Braddy (inc.) | 11,331 | 39.46% | |
| Nonpartisan | Donald Shepherd Sr. | 1,002 | 3.49% | |
| Total votes | 28,717 | 100.00% | ||
References
- ^ Warren, April (March 17, 2016). "Analysis: Poe wins city's heart, Braddy takes east". The Gainesville Sun. Gainesville, Florida. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Hsieh, Cresonia; Byrne, Stephanie; Phillips, Ariella; Beard, Kiara; Kabiru, Cindy (March 16, 2016). "Poe Defeats Braddy In Gainesville Mayoral Race". WUFT-FM. Gainesville, Florida. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Watkins, Morgan (July 1, 2015). "Former City Commissioner Lauren Poe running for mayor". The Gainesville Sun. Gainesville, Florida. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Warren, April (February 27, 2016). "Braddy to voters: Focus on my accomplishments". The Gainesville Sun. Gainesville, Florida. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Tinker, Cleveland (March 1, 2016). "Incumbent Braddy faces Poe, Shepherd in mayoral race". The Gainesville Sun. Gainesville, Florida. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ "Election Summary Report - OFFICIAL RESULTS - Presidential Preference Primary Election - March 15, 2016 - Alachua County, FL" (PDF). Alachua County Supervisor of Elections. 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2025.