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An election for Mayor of Milwaukee was held on April 2, 1912. Incumbent mayor 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]
Candidates included Milwaukee mayor Emil Seidel, former Milwaukee health commissioner Gerhard Adolph Bading, and Prohibitionist Ivan D. Mishoff.
Results
| 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
- ^ "Milwaukee Socialists out". Appleton Evening Crescent. Appleton. April 17, 1912. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Socialists are defeated". Northern Wisconsin Advertiser. Wabeno. April 5, 1912. Retrieved August 22, 2024.