An election for Mayor of Milwaukee was held on April 8, 1896. Milwaukee Common Council president William C. Rauschenberger was elected with 42% of the vote.[1]

Candidates included Milwaukee Common Council president William C. Rauschenberger, attorney Glenway Maxon, former congressman Henry Smith, and Socialist John Pfluger.

Results

Milwaukee mayoral election, 1896[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William C. Rauschenberger 17,917 41.82
Democratic Glenway Maxon 15,377 35.89
Populist Henry Smith 9,121 21.29
Social-Democratic John Pfluger 430 1.00
Total votes 42,845 100.00

References

  1. ↑ "Elections Elsewhere". The Appleton Crescent. Appleton. April 11, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Wisconsin Election". Eagle River Review. Eagle River. April 16, 1896. Retrieved June 3, 2025.


source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1896_Milwaukee_mayoral_election