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2011 Spokane mayoral election

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Candidate David Condon Mary Verner
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 31,926 29,025
Percentage 52.10% 47.37%

Mayor before election

Mary Verner
Nonpartisan

Elected Mayor

David Condon
Nonpartisan

The 2011 Spokane mayoral election took place on November 8, 2011 to elect the mayor of Spokane, Washington. It saw former congressional aide David Condon unseat incumbent mayor Mary Verner. Although Verner identifies as a Democrat and Condon identifies as a Republican, the election was nonpartisan per the constitution of Washington.

Results

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Primary

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Washington has a nonpartisan blanket primary system. In a blanket primary, the top two-finishers in the primary face each other in the general election.

Mary Verner sought reelection, despite no Spokane mayor being able to win a second term since 1973, when David H. Rodgers was reelected.[2][3] Until May, Verner had been the only candidate to publicly declare their intention to run, when former congressional aide David Condon announced his bid. Condon previously worked as deputy chief of staff for congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers.[4]

The primary was held on August 16, 2011.[5] Results showed Verner leading Condon by a considerable 25-point margin. However, Condon was able to close the gap, with polling showing him within 3 points of Verner.[6] Condon also repeatedly criticized Verner's handling of the death of Otto Zehm during the mayoral debates.[7] His stance on police oversight helped Condon gain ground with more liberal voters. Condon was also endorsed by Spokane County Democratic Party leader Tom Keefe. In November, Condon was under scrutiny after he allegedly laundered money for campaign funds through the Washington State Republican Party.[8] Mary Verner would ultimately lose to David Condon by nearly 5 points, or almost 3,000 voters.

Primary results[5]
Candidate Votes %
Mary Verner (incumbent) 20,480 59.04
David Condon 11,595 33.43
Michael J. Noder 1,225 3.53
Barbara Lampert 869 2.51
Robert A. Kroboth 384 1.11
Total votes 34,553

General election

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General election results[1]
Candidate Votes %
David Condon 31,926 52.38
Mary Verner (incumbent) 29,025 47.62
Total votes 60,951

References

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  1. ^ a b "November 08, 2011 General Election". Spokane County Auditor. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Verner takes lead in longevity | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  3. ^ "Verner's winning margin unrivaled for sitting mayor | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  4. ^ "Condon announces mayoral bid | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  5. ^ a b "August 16, 2011 Primary". Spokane County Auditor. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Has Condon closed the gap? | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  7. ^ Walters, Nicholas Deshais, Daniel. "She Said, He Said". Inlander. Retrieved 2021-01-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "David Condon's comeback for the ages led to quick change at Spokane City Hall | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.