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1896 Milwaukee mayoral election

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1896 Milwaukee mayoral election
← 1894 April 8, 1896 1898 →
 
Nominee William C. Rauschenberger Glenway Maxon Henry Smith
Party Republican Democratic Populist
Popular vote 17,917 15,377 9,121
Percentage 41.82% 35.89% 21.29%

Mayor before election

John C. Koch
Republican

Elected mayor

William C. Rauschenberger
Republican

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

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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

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  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.