Elections for mayor in Manchester, New Hampshire during the 19th century
Beginning shortly after the city's incorporation as a city in 1846, elections have been held in the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . The following article provides information on the elections for mayor in the city during the 21st century.
Election laws and history [ edit ] The city of Manchester, New Hampshire, held its first mayoral election in 1846 .[1] [2]
The city's mayoral elections are currently are nonpartisan, a change which was adopted before the 1997 election . While, prior to 1997, elections had long been partisan, there had been stretches previous to 1999 in which the city's mayoral elections had been nonpartisan, including the stretch of four elections held from 1953 through 1959.[3]
Under current election laws, to be eligible to be elected mayor, one must be a resident of the city for at least one year prior to filing for the office of mayor.[citation needed
Elections throughout the 20th century have been for two-years terms, as has been the case in the city since the 1880 election .[citation needed
There are no term limits .[citation needed
2001 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election
The 2001 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 6, 2001,[4] mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . It saw the reelection of Robert A. Baines .
The election was formally nonpartisan.
Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 18, 2001, to determine the two candidates who would appear on the general election ballot.[5] Aldermen and welfare commissioner.[4] [5] school board election and two ballot questions .[4]
Candidates [ edit ] Results [ edit ] Primary election
2001 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[5]
Candidate
Votes
%
Robert A. Baines (incumbent)
8,032
50.84
Richard H. Girard
4,817
30.49
Joseph Kelly Levasseur
2,950
18.67
Total votes
15,799
100
General election
2001 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election[4]
Candidate
Votes
%
Robert A. Baines (incumbent)
12,321
57.29
Richard H. Girard
9,187
42.71
Total votes
21,508
100
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2003 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election
The 2003 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 4, 2003,[8] mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . It saw the reelection of Robert A. Baines to a third consecutive term.
The election was formally nonpartisan.[8] Aldermen .[8] primary election was held on September 16, 2003, to determine the two candidates who would appear on the general election ballot.[9]
Candidates [ edit ] While the election was formally nonpartisan, some candidates had publicly-known political affiliations. Baines and Shaw were both Democrats.[12] Republican .[13]
Gonzalez was the first Hispanic mayoral candidate in the city's history.[13]
Results [ edit ] Primary election
2003 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[9]
Candidate
Votes
%
Robert A. Baines (incumbent)
4,557
43.35
Carlos Gonzalez
2,230
21.21
Jane Ellen Beaulieu
1,780
16.93
Robert "Bob" Shaw
1,583
15.06
"Jeff" Kassel
168
1.60
"D.R." Soucy
99
0.94
Robert A. Howe
96
0.91
Total votes
10,513
100
General election
2003 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election[8]
Candidate
Votes
%
Robert A. Baines (incumbent)
11,742
69.69
Carlos Gonzalez
5,106
30.31
Bob Shaw (write-in)
745
4.42
Total votes
16,848
100
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2005 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election
The 2005 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 8, 2005,[14] mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . It saw Frank Guinta unseat the incumbent mayor Robert A. Baines .
The election was formally nonpartisan.
Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 20, 2005, to determine the two candidates who would appear on the general election ballot.[15] Aldermen .[14] [15]
Candidates [ edit ] Results [ edit ] Primary election
2005 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[15]
Candidate
Votes
%
Robert A. Baines (incumbent)
5,168
53.95
Frank Guinta
3,760
39.25
"Jeff" Kassel
651
5.86
Total votes
9,579
100
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2007 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election
The 2007 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 6, 2007,[16] mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . It saw incumbent mayor Frank Guinta win reelection.
The election was formally nonpartisan.
Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 18, 2007, to determine the two candidates who would appear on the general election ballot.[17] Aldermen .[16] [17]
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Results [ edit ] Primary election
2007 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[17]
Candidate
Votes
%
Frank C. Guinta (incumbent)
5,219
44.78
Thomas "Tom" Donovan
3,797
32.58
Joseph Kelly Levasseur
1,151
9.88
Jane E. Beaulieu
1,096
9.41
Ketherine Gatsas
311
2.67
Caitlin Curran
81
0.70
Total votes
11,655
100
General election
2007 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election[16]
Candidate
Votes
%
Frank C. Guinta (incumbent)
10,381
53.86
Thomas "Tom" Donovan
8,894
46.14
Total votes
19,275
100
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2009 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election
The 2009 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 3, 2009,[20] mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . Alderman and State Senator Ted Gatsas defeated Alderman Mark Roy by a margin of 56% to 43% in the November 3 general election.[21]
Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 15, 2009, to determine the two candidates that would appear on the general election ballot.[20] Aldermen .[22] [23]
Background [ edit ] Manchester's mayoral elections are non-partisan, occur every two years, and there are no term limits. The incumbent mayor , Frank Guinta , had served since 2006. Guinta stated in the spring of 2009 that he would not run for reelection and subsequently announced that he would run to represent New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in 2010 challenging incumbent Carol Shea-Porter .[24]
Candidates [ edit ] Ran Declined Tom Donovan, 2007 mayoral candidate and former school board member (endorsed Mark Roy)[28]
Michael Lopez, current Alderman At-Large[30] Results [ edit ] Primary election
2009 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[22]
Candidate
Votes
%
Ted Gatsas
5,387
46.09
Mark E. Roy
3,364
27.78
Bobby Stephen
2,545
21.77
Glenn Ouellette
201
1.72
Richard N. Komi
191
1.63
Total votes
11,688
100
General election
2009 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election[23]
Candidate
Votes
%
Ted Gatsas
10,668
56.74
Mark E. Roy
8,135
43.26
Total votes
18,803
100
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2011 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election Turnout 27.20%
The 2011 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 8, 2011,[31] mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . It saw incumbent mayor Ted Gatsas win reelection. The election coincided with those for the Manchester Board of Aldermen.[31]
Candidates [ edit ] Results [ edit ]
2011 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election[31]
Candidate
Votes
%
Ted Gatsas (incumbent)
10,204
69.77
Chris Herbert
4,086
27.94
Total votes
14,290
100
Voter turnout
27.20%
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2013 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election Turnout 25.26%
General election results by wardGatsas: 50–60%Arnold: 50–60%
The 2013 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 5, 2003,[34] mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . Incumbent mayor Ted Gatsas won reelection to a third consecutive term. He defeated city alderman Patrick Arnold. While the election was formally nonpartisan, Arnold was a known Democrat [35] Republican .[12]
Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 17, 2013, to determine the two candidates that would appear on the general election ballot.[36] [36] [34]
Candidates [ edit ] Results [ edit ] Primary election
2013 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[36]
Candidate
Votes
%
Ted Gatsas (incumbent)
4,005
55.03
Patrick Arnold
2,922
40.15
Glenn Ouellette
246
3.38
Write-ins 95
1.31
Total votes
7,278
100
Voter turnout
11.87%
General election
2013 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election[34]
Candidate
Votes
%
Ted Gatsas (incumbent)
8,106
52.46
Mark E. Roy
7,163
46.36
Write-ins 41
0.27
Total votes
15,451
100
Voter turnout
25.26%
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2015 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election
General election results by wardGatsas: 50–60%Craig: 50–60%
The 2015 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 3, 2015,[37] mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . It saw the reelection of Ted Gatsas , a member of the Republican Party , to his fourth consecutive term. The election was incredibly narrow, with Gatsas winning by a mere 85 votes.
The election was formally nonpartisan.
Prior to the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 15, 2015, to select the two candidates who appeared on the ballot in the general election.[38]
Candidates [ edit ] While the election was formally nonpartisan, numerous candidates had publicly-known political affiliations. For instance, Arnold was a known Democrat [35] Republican .[12]
Results [ edit ] Primary election
2015 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[38]
Candidate
Votes
%
Ted Gatsas (incumbent)
5,188
42.50
Joyce Craig
4,557
37.33
Patrick Arnold
1,861
15.24
Alibaba Shaikh
461
3.78
Glenn Ouellette
117
0.96
Write-ins 24
0.20
Total votes
12,208
100
General election The original unofficial count saw Gatsas leading by a 75-vote margin.[40] recount , Gatsas was found to have indeed won the election.[41]
2015 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election[37]
Candidate
Votes
%
Ted Gatsas (incumbent)
10,046
50.10
Joyce Craig
9,961
49.67
Write-ins 47
0.23
Total votes
20,054
100
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2017 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election
General election results by ward
Craig: 50–60% 60–70%
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The 2017 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 7, 2017,[42] mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . It saw the election of Joyce Craig , a member of the Democratic Party , to her first term, unseating Republican incumbent Ted Gatsas . Craig became the city's first female mayor.[43] [44]
The election was formally nonpartisan.
Prior to the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 19, 2017, to select the two candidates who appeared on the ballot in the general election.[45]
Background [ edit ] Though Manchester's municipal elections are officially nonpartisan, candidates tend to associate themselves with either the Democratic Party or Republican Party . Ted Gatsas , a member of the Republican Party, had been mayor since 2010.[44] alderman Joyce Craig , a member of the Democratic Party, had previously challenged Gatsas in 2015 .[46] 2016 presidential election , Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton received around 3,000 more votes than Republican nominee Donald Trump in Manchester.[44]
Campaign [ edit ] Gatsas announced in June 2017 that he would seek a fifth term.[47] [48] perennial candidate Glenn Ouellette also ran.[49]
Craig and Gatsas placed first and second respectively in the primary election and advanced to the general election.[50]
Craig received support from Democratic politicians including Joe Biden , Eric Garcetti , Martin O'Malley and Tim Ryan .[44]
Results [ edit ] Primary election
2017 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[45]
Candidate
Votes
%
Joyce Craig
5,812
52.66
Ted Gatsas (incumbent)
4,997
45.27
Glenn Ouellette
138
1.25
Joshua Dallaire
74
0.67
Write-ins 16
0.14
Total votes
11,037
100
General election
2017 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election[42]
Candidate
Votes
%
Joyce Craig
12,068
53.21
Ted Gatsas (incumbent)
10,570
46.60
Write-ins 42
0.19
Total votes
22,680
100
Aftermath [ edit ] New Hampshire's U.S. senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan praised Craig's election as Manchester's first female mayor.[43] [51] Executive Council of New Hampshire in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.[52]
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2019 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election
General election results by ward
Craig: 50–60% 60–70%
Sullivan: 50–60%
The 2019 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 7, 2019,[53] mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire . It saw the reelection of Joyce Craig , a member of the Democratic Party .
Prior to the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 17, 2019, to select the two candidates to be included on the general election ballot.[54]
Background [ edit ] Though Manchester's municipal elections are officially nonpartisan, candidates tend to associate themselves with either the Democratic Party or Republican Party . Victoria Sullivan , a member of the Republican Party, had been a two-term member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives . Incumbent mayor and former Manchester alderman Joyce Craig , a member of the Democratic Party, had previously unsuccessfully challenged former mayor Ted Gatsas in 2015 and won against him in a 2017 rematch.[46] 2016 presidential election , Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton received around 3,000 more votes than Republican nominee Donald Trump in Manchester.[44]
Campaign [ edit ] Craig announced in April 2019 that she would seek a second term.[55] [56] perennial candidate Glenn Ouellette also ran.[57]
Craig and Sullivan placed first and second respectively in the primary election and advanced to the general election.[54]
Craig received support from Democratic politicians including U.S. Representative Chris Pappas ,[58] U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen ,[59] U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan .[59]
Results [ edit ] Primary election
2019 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[54]
Candidate
Votes
%
Joyce Craig (incumbent)
4,996
57.07
Victoria Sullivan
3,418
39.04
Glenn Ouellette
317
3.62
Write-ins 24
0.27
Total votes
8,755
100
General election
2019 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election[53]
Candidate
Votes
%
Joyce Craig (incumbent)
11,003
56.48
Victoria Sullivan
8,436
43.30
Write-ins 42
0.22
Total votes
19,481
100
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2021 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election
General election results by ward
Craig: 50–60% 60–70%
Sullivan: 40–50% 50–60%
The 2021 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 2, 2021. This election saw incumbent mayor Joyce Craig , a member of the Democratic Party , re-elected to a third term. Members of the Board of Aldermen , Board of School Committee, Ward Moderators, Clerks and Selectmen were also elected on November 2 in coinciding elections.[60]
Background [ edit ] Though Manchester's municipal elections are officially nonpartisan,[61] Democratic Party or Republican Party . Victoria Sullivan , a member of the Republican Party, had been a two-term member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and previously ran in the 2019 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election . Richard Girard, a member of the Republican Party, is a former alderman and former at-large representative on the Manchester School District school board who previously ran for mayor in 2001. Incumbent mayor and former Manchester alderman Joyce Craig , a member of the Democratic Party, had previously unseated former mayor Ted Gatsas in a 2017 rematch after to losing to him in 2015.[46] 2019 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election against Victoria Sullivan.
In the 2020 presidential election , the Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris received 29,464 votes in Manchester, while the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and Mike Pence received 22,127 and the Libertarian ticket of Jo Jorgensen and Spike Cohen received 1,015 votes.[62]
Candidates [ edit ] Declared [ edit ] Declined [ edit ] Campaign [ edit ] Victoria Sullivan announced a run for mayor in April 2021.[64] [65] [66]
After the primary, third-place finisher Girard requested a recount.[67] [68]
Endorsements [ edit ] Victoria Sullivan (R)
U.S. senators Governors State legislators Local officials Keith Hirschmann, Ward 12 Alderman[78]
Raymond Wieczorek , former Manchester mayor (1990–2000) and District 4 Executive Councilor (2012–present)[79] [80] Richard Girard (R)
U.S. senators State senators Other Joyce Craig (D)
Officials Carlo Capano, former Manchester Police Department Chief[84]
Kevin Cavanaugh, Alderman/State Senator (D-Manchester)[84]
Lou D'Allesandro, State Senator (D-Manchester)[84]
Syl Dupuis, former Manchester Mayor[84]
Victor Goulet, former Manchester Republican Chair[84]
Chris Pappas , U.S. Representative from New Hampshire [85] Donna Soucy, New Hampshire Senate Minority Leader (D-Manchester)[84] Labor unions New Hampshire State Employees Association/SEIU Chapter 1984[86]
Teamsters Local 633[87] [84] Organizations Results [ edit ] Primary election
2021 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[89]
Candidate
Votes
%
Joyce Craig (incumbent)
5,488
52.47
Victoria Sullivan
2,549
24.37
Richard H. Girard
2,423
23.16
Total votes
10,460
100
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2023 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election
Ruais : 50–60%Cavanaugh : 50–60%
The 2023 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 7, 2023. The incumbent mayor Joyce Craig , a member of the Democratic Party , announced that she would not seek re-election and would instead focus on a run for New Hampshire governor in 2024 .[91] [92] Jay Ruais , a member of the Republican Party, elected to his first term, defeating Democratic Ward 1 alderman and former state senator Kevin Cavanaugh ,[93] [94]
Members of the Board of Aldermen , Board of School Committee, Ward Moderators, Clerks and Selectmen were also elected on November 7 in coinciding elections.[95]
Background [ edit ] Though Manchester's municipal elections are officially nonpartisan,[61] Democratic Party or Republican Party . Jay Ruais, a member of the Republican Party,[91] New Hampshire Army National Guard and had previously worked as chief of staff for former U.S. Representative Frank Guinta .[96] [97] Joyce Craig , a member of the Democratic Party, had previously unseated former mayor Ted Gatsas in a 2017 rematch after losing to him in 2015.[46] 2021 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election against Victoria Sullivan.[91]
Candidates [ edit ] Advanced to general [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Will Stewart (Democrat), alderman for ward 2[99]
June Trisciani (Democrat), at-large alderman[100] Declined [ edit ] Joyce Craig (Democratic), incumbent mayor[101] (running for governor in 2024 , endorsed Cavanaugh) [92] [102] Ted Gatsas (Republican), New Hampshire Executive Councilor from the 4th district and former mayor of Manchester (endorsed Ruais) [103] Richard Girard (Republican), radio host, former alderman , former school board member, and 2001 and 2021 mayoral candidate[104]
Jim O'Connell, at-large Manchester School Board member (running for re-election, endorsed Cavanaugh) [105] [106]
Dan O'Neil (Democratic), former alderman[107] (running for at-large alderman seat) [108]
Victoria Sullivan (Republican), former New Hampshire state representative and 2019 and 2021 mayoral candidate[104] Endorsements [ edit ] Endorsements in bold were made after the first round.
Kevin Cavanaugh (D)
U.S. senators U.S. representatives State senators State representatives Local officials Party officials Labor unions Organizations Jay Ruais (R)
Federal officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives State officials State senators State representatives Municipal officials Local officials Organizations Will Stewart (D)
State representatives Local officials June Trisciani (D)
State representatives Local officials Jim Burkush, Ward 9 alderman (2022–present) and former Chief of the Manchester Fire Department (2008–2016)[130]
Gary Hamer, Ward 10 alderman (2022–present)[129]
John Rist, University System of New Hampshire Ward 7 Trustee (2013–present) and campaign co-chair[129]
Sean Sargent, Vice Chair of the Manchester Planning Board (2020–present)[129] Organizations Results [ edit ] Primary election
2023 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[132]
Candidate
Votes
%
Jay Ruais
4,296
41.68
Kevin Cavanaugh
2,570
24.93
Will Stewart
1,987
19.28
June Trisciani
1,455
14.12
Total votes
10,308
100
General election
2023 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral general election[94]
Candidate
Votes
%
Jay Ruais
9,392
51.33
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8,904
48.67
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