The 2008 Milwaukee mayoral election was held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, to elect the mayor for Milwaukee. Tom Barrett was reelected.
Municipal elections in Wisconsin are non-partisan.[1]
The sole opponent of Barrett was Andrew J. Shaw, a nightclub owner[2] and attorney. Shaw was Asian American, and if elected would have been the first Asian-American mayor of the city.[3]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Barrett (incumbent) | 64,473 | 78.89 | |
| Andrew J. Shaw | 16,866 | 20.64 | |
| Write-In | 384 | 0.47 | |
| Total votes | 81,723 | 100 | |
| Turnout | 81,723 | 25.59% | |
References
- ↑ Schultze, Steve; Sandler, Larry (January 3, 2012). "Abele, Barrett see little opposition in spring races". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- ↑ "Andrew J. Shaw". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ↑ Wise, David (February 14, 2022). "Tuesday's Primary Sets Stage For Historic Mayoral Election In Milwaukee". WisPolitics. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Election Results for City of Milwaukee Wards". City of Milwaukee. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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