The 2011 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election took place on May 3, 2011. Incumbent Mayor Chris Beutler ran for re-election to a second term. He defeated businesswoman Tammy Buffington with 65% of the vote.

Primary

Candidates

Results

2011 Lincoln mayoral primary election results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Chris Beutler (inc.) 13,974 66.33%
Nonpartisan Tammy Buffington 7,017 33.31%
Write-in 77 0.37%
Total votes 21,068 100.00%

General election

Results

2011 Lincoln mayoral general election results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Chris Beutler (inc.) 21,368 64.68%
Nonpartisan Tammy Buffington 11,566 35.01%
Write-in 103 0.31%
Total votes 32,037 100.00%

References

  1. "Buffington to run for mayor". Lincoln Journal Star. January 18, 2011. pp. B2. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  2. "Lincoln City Primary Election Results, April 5, 2011". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  3. "Lincoln City Primary Election Results, May 3, 2011". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2025.