The 2007 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election took place on May 1, 2007. Incumbent Mayor Coleen Seng announced that she would not seek a second term as Mayor.[1] Former State Senator Chris Beutler, a Democrat, narrowly defeated Republican City Councilman Frank Svoboda to win his first term as Mayor.

Primary

Candidates

  • Chris Beutler, former State Senator[2]
  • Ken Svoboda, City Councilman[3]
  • Roger Yant Sr., businessman[4]
  • Mike Deal, van driver and business owner[5]

Results

2007 Lincoln mayoral primary election results[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Chris Beutler 13,286 47.54%
Nonpartisan Ken Svoboda 9,722 34.79%
Nonpartisan Roger Yant Sr. 3,985 14.26%
Nonpartisan Mike Deal 835 2.99%
Write-in 119 0.43%
Total votes 27,947 100.00%

General election

Results

2007 Lincoln mayoral general election results[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Chris Beutler 24,993 50.64%
Nonpartisan Ken Svoboda 24,104 48.84%
Write-in 254 0.52%
Total votes 49,351 100.00%

References

  1. ↑ Stoddard, Martha (September 8, 2006). "Lincoln Mayor Seng won't seek re-election". Omaha World-Herald. p. B1. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ Winter, Deena (September 16, 2006). "Beutler begins run for mayor". Lincoln Journal Star. pp. 1A, 2A. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  3. ↑ Winter, Deena (September 16, 2006). "Svoboda makes it official". Lincoln Journal Star. pp. 1A, 2A. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  4. ↑ Winter, Deena (January 13, 2007). "Yant as mayor would treat city like a business". Lincoln Journal Star. pp. 2A, 2B. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Primary Election Voter's Guide 2007". Lincoln Journal Star. March 19, 2007. p. 3. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Lincoln City Primary Election Results, April 3, 2007". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2007. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Lincoln City General Election Results, May 1, 2007". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2007. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
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