2012 Orlando mayoral election
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The 2012 Orlando mayoral election was held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, to elect the mayor of Orlando, Florida. Incumbent mayor Buddy Dyer was elected to a third full term.[1]
Municipal elections in Orlando and Orange County are non-partisan. Had no candidate received a majority of the votes in the general election, a runoff would have been held on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, between the two candidates that received the greatest number of votes.[2]
General election
Candidates
- Mike Cantone, political organizer and progressive activist[3]
- Phil Diamond, member of the Orlando City Council, District 1[4]
- Buddy Dyer, incumbent mayor[5]
- Ken Mulvaney, businessman and candidate for mayor in 2004 and 2008[6]
Declined
- Linda Grund, foster care advocate (dropped out)[7]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Dyer | 12,121 | 58.27 | |
| Phil Diamond | 5,707 | 27.43 | |
| Ken Mulvaney | 2,316 | 11.13 | |
| Mike Cantone | 659 | 3.17 | |
| Total votes | 20,803 | 100 | |
References
- ^ Schlueb, Mark (April 3, 2012). "Dyer wins 3rd term as Orlando mayor". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Orlando 2012 Election". City of Orlando-Office of the City Clerk. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Schlueb, Mark (October 4, 2011). "Cantone becomes 4th candidate for Orlando mayor". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Schlueb, Mark (March 24, 2011). "Phil Diamond mounts campaign for Orlando mayor". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Schlueb, Mark (March 8, 2011). "Buddy Dyer's re-election committee includes cast of hundreds". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Schlueb, Mark (February 2, 2012). "Old foe Mulvaney returns to challenge Dyer for mayor". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Schlueb, Mark (February 1, 2012). "Linda Grund drops out of Orlando mayor's race". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "General Election". City of Orlando-Office of the City Clerk. April 3, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2012.