1906 Milwaukee mayoral election

1906 Milwaukee mayoral election
April 3, 1906
 
Nominee Sherburn M. Becker David S. Rose William A. Arnold
Party Republican Democratic Social-Democratic
Popular vote 22,565 21,010 16,720
Percentage 37.42% 34.85% 27.73%

Mayor before election

David S. Rose
Democratic

Elected mayor

Sherburn M. Becker
Republican

An election for Mayor of Milwaukee was held on April 3, 1906. Sherburn M. Becker was elected with 37% of the vote.[1]

Candidates included Milwaukee alderman Sherburn M. Becker, incumbent mayor David S. Rose, and Social Democrat William A. Arnold.

As of 2025, this is the last time a Republican was elected Mayor of Milwaukee.

Results

Milwaukee mayoral election, 1906[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Sherburn M. Becker 22,565 37.42
Democratic David S. Rose 21,010 34.85
Social-Democratic William A. Arnold 16,720 27.73
Total votes 60,295 100.00

References

  1. ^ "Becker elected; Rose loses out". Racine Journal Times. Racine. April 4, 1906. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  2. ^ "Milwaukee Mayor, April 03, 1906". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved February 8, 2025.