1912 Milwaukee mayoral election

An election for Mayor of Milwaukee was held on April 2, 1912. Emil Seidel was defeated for re-election by Democratic-Republican Fusion candidate Gerhard Adolph Bading, who won 58% of the vote. Bading was sworn in on April 17, 1912.[1]

1912 Milwaukee mayoral election
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Nominee Gerhard Adolph Bading Emil Seidel
Party Fusion Social-Democratic
Popular vote 43,064 30,200
Percentage 57.9% 40.6%

Mayor before election

Emil Seidel
Socialist

Elected mayor

Gerhard Adolph Bading
Fusion

Candidates included Milwaukee mayor Emil Seidel, former Milwaukee health commissioner Gerhard Adolph Bading, and Prohibitionist Ivan D. Mishoff.

Results

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Milwaukee mayoral election, 1912[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Fusion Party Gerhard A. Bading 43,064 57.9
Socialist Emil Seidel 30,200 40.6
Prohibition Ivan D. Mishoff 1,062 1.4
Total votes 74,326 100.00

References

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  1. ^ "Milwaukee Socialists out". Appleton Evening Crescent. Appleton. April 17, 1912. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "Socialists are defeated". Northern Wisconsin Advertiser. Wabeno. April 5, 1912. Retrieved August 22, 2024.