The 2008 Milwaukee mayoral election was held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, to elect the mayor for Milwaukee. Tom Barrett was reelected.
2008 Milwaukee mayoral election|
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| Turnout | 25.59% |
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| Candidate
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Tom Barrett
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Andrew J. Shaw
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| Popular vote
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64,473
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16,866
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| Percentage
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78.89%
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20.64%
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Municipal elections in Wisconsin are non-partisan.[1]
The sole opponent of Barrett was Andrew J. Shaw, a nightclub owner.[2]
General election results, April 1, 2008[3]
| Candidate
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Votes
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%
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| Tom Barrett (incumbent)
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64,473
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78.89%
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| Andrew J. Shaw
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16,866
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20.64%
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| Write-In
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384
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0.47%
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| Total votes
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81,723
|
100
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| Voter turnout
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25.59%
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