2011 Tampa mayoral election

2011 Tampa mayoral election
March 1, 2011 (first-round)
March 22, 2011 (runoff)
 
Candidate Bob Buckhorn Rose Ferlita
First round 9,824
23.51% 		10,808
25.87%
Runoff 26,708
62.86% 		15,778
37.14%
 
Candidate Dick A. Greco Ed Turanchik
First round 9,441
22.59% 		3,601
8.62%
Runoff Eliminated Eliminated
Mayor before election

Pam Iorio
Nonpartisan

Elected mayor

Bob Buckhorn
Nonpartisan

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The 2011 Tampa mayoral election took place on March 22, 2011, following a primary election on March 1, 2011. Incumbent Mayor Pam Iorio was term-limited and barred from seeking a third consecutive term. A crowded field emerged to succeed Iorio. Former Congressman Jim Davis, the 2006 Democratic nominee for Governor, contemplated entering the race,[1] but ultimately declined to run.[2] Former Mayor Dick A. Greco announced that he would run, seeking a fifth term, and emerged as one of the frontrunners. However, in a close race, County Commissioner Rose Ferlita and former City Councilmember Bob Buckhorn narrowly beat Greco. Ferlita won 26 percent and advanced to the runoff with Buckhorn, who defeated Greco for second place, 24–23 percent. In the runoff election, Buckhorn defeated Ferlita in a landslide, receiving 63 percent of the vote to her 37 percent.

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Results

2011 Tampa mayoral primary election[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Rose Ferlita 10,808 25.87%
Nonpartisan Bob Buckhorn 9,824 23.51%
Nonpartisan Dick A. Greco 9,441 22.59%
Nonpartisan Ed Turanchik 8,110 19.41%
Nonpartisan Thomas Scott 3,601 8.62%
Total votes 41,784 100.00%

General election

2011 Tampa mayoral general election[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Bob Buckhorn 26,708 62.86%
Nonpartisan Rose Ferlita 15,778 37.14%
Total votes 42,486 100.00%

References

  1. ^ Wade, Christian M. (November 11, 2010). "Davis 'seriously considering' run for mayor". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. p. 7. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  2. ^ Wade, Christian M. (November 19, 2010). "Davis rules out mayoral run in Tampa". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. p. 13. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Wade, Christian M. (May 10, 2010). "Buckhorn planning run for mayor". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. p. 4. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  4. ^ Salinero, Mike (July 8, 2010). "Ferlita announces run for mayor". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. p. 5. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  5. ^ Wade, Christian M. (October 8, 2010). "Turanchik joins race for mayor". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. p. 6. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  6. ^ Wade, Christian M. (December 12, 2009). "Hopefuls line up for Tampa council seat". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. p. 6. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  7. ^ "2011 City of Tampa Municipal Election". Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. March 3, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  8. ^ "2011 City of Tampa Municipal Runoff Election". Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. March 24, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
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