User:Politicdude/Drafts/2023 United States mayoral elections

A number of the 50 largest U.S. cities, as well as numerous smaller cities and towns, have held or will hold mayoral elections in 2023.

Races already held

• Tampa, Florida: On March 7, one-term incumbent Jane Castor won re-election unopposed.
• Chicago, Illinois: On April 4, Brandon Johnson defeated Paul Vallas in a runoff election, succeeding one-term incumbent Lori Lightfoot, who did not advance to the runoff and therefore lost re-election.
• Green Bay, Wisconsin: On April 4, one-term incumbent Eric Genrich won re-election against Chad Weininger.
• Madison, Wisconsin: On April 4, one-term incumbent Satya Rhodes-Conway won re-election against Gloria Reyes.
• Springfield, Illinois: On April 4, Misty Buscher narrowly defeated two-term incumbent Jim Langfelder in his bid for re-election.
• Lincoln, Nebraska: On May 2, one-term incumbent Leirion Gaylor Baird won re-election against Suzanne Geist.
• Arlington, Texas: On May 6, one-term incumbent Jim Ross narrowly won re-election against Amy Cearnal.
• Dallas, Texas: On May 6, one-term incumbent Eric Johnson won re-election unopposed.
• Fort Worth, Texas: On May 6, one-term incumbent Mattie Parker won re-election against Jennifer Castillo, Kenneth Bowens Jr., and Alyson Kennedy.
• San Antonio, Texas: On May 6, three-term incumbent Ron Nirenberg won re-election against Christopher Schuchardt.
• Denver, Colorado: On June 6, Mike Johnston defeated Kelly Brough in a runoff election, succeeding three-term incumbent Michael Hancock, who was term-limited.
• Montgomery, Alabama: On August 22, one-term incumbent Steven Reed won re-election against Barrett Gilbreath.
• Nashville, Tennessee: On September 14, Freddie O'Connell defeated Alice Rolli in a runoff election, succeeding one-term incumbent John Cooper, who chose to retire.
• Memphis, Tennessee: On October 5, Paul Young defeated Floyd Bonner, W. W. Herenton, and Van Turner, succeeding two-term incumbent Jim Strickland, who was term-limited.
• Akron, Ohio: On November 7, Shammas Malik won unopposed, succeeding two-term incumbent Dan Horrigan who chose not to seek re-election.
• Aurora, Colorado: On November 7, incumbent Mike Coffman won re-election against Juan Marcano and Jeffrey Sanford.
• Boise, Idaho: On November 7, incumbent Lauren McLean won re-election against Mike Materson.
• Bridgeport, Connecticut: Two-term incumbent Joseph Ganim ran for re-election, facing David Herz, John Gomes, and Lamond Daniels. The election was held on November 7, 2023. Ganim won, but the race remains undecided amid lawsuits surrounding an absentee ballot scandal.
• Carmel, Indiana: On November 7, Sue Finkam defeated Miles Nelson, succeededing seven-term incumbent James Brainard, who retired.
• Charlotte, North Carolina: On November 7, three-term incumbent Vi Lyles won re-election, defeating Misun Kim.
• Columbus, Ohio: On November 7, two-term incumbent Andrew Ginther won re-election, defeating Joe Motil.
• Des Moines, Iowa: On November 7, Connie Boesen defeated Josh Mandelbaum, succeeding five-term incumbent Frank Cownie, who retired.
• Durham, North Carolina: On November 7, Leonardo Williams defeated Mike Woodard, succeeding one-term incumbent Elaine O'Neal, who retired.
• Fort Wayne, Indiana: On November 7, four-term incumbent Tom Henry won re-election, narrowly defeating Tom Didier.
• Gary, Indiana: On November 7, Eddie Melton defeated Andrew Delano, succeeding one-term incumbent Jerome Prince, who lost renomination to Melton in the Democratic primary.
• Greenville, South Carolina: On November 7, seven-term incumbent Knox White won re-election, defeating Michelle Shain.
• Hartford, Connecticut: On November 7, Arunan Arulampalam defeated five candidates and four write-ins, succeeding two-term incumbent Luke Bronin, who retired.
• Indianapolis, Indiana: On November 7, two-term incumbent Joe Hogsett won re-election, defeating Jefferson Shreve.
• Knoxville, Tennessee: On November 7, one-term incumbent Indya Kincannon won re-election, defeating Jeff Talman, Constance Every, and R.C. Lawthorn.
• Orlando, Florida: On November 7, five-term incumbent Buddy Dyer won re-election, defeating Steve Dixon, Samuel Ings, and Tony Vargas.
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: On November 7, Cherelle Parker defeated David Oh, succeeding two-term incumbent Jim Kenney who was term limited.
• Savannah, Georgia: On November 7, one-term incumbent Van R. Johnson won re-election, defeating Kesha Gibson Carter and Tyrisha Davis.
• South Bend, Indiana: On November 7, one-term incumbent James Mueller won re-election, defeating Desmont Upchurch.
• Springfield, Massachusetts: On November 7, five-term incumbent Domenic Sarno won re-election, defeating Justin Hurst.
• Tucson, Arizona: On November 7, one-term incumbent Regina Romero won re-election, defeating Janet Wittenbraker.
• Worcester, Massachusetts: On November 7, six-term incumbent Joesph Petty won re-election, defeating Khrystian King, Donna Colorio, Bill Coleman, and Guillermo Creamer, Jr.

Seats that changed parties

• Colorado Springs, Colorado: On May 16, Yemi Mobolade defeated Wayne W. Williams in a runoff election, succeeding two-term incumbent John Suthers, who was term-limited. Independent gain from Republican. (officially nonpartisan)
• Jacksonville, Florida: On May 16, Donna Deegan defeated Daniel Davis in a runoff election, succeeding two-term incumbent Lenny Curry, who was term-limited. Democratic gain from Republican
• Danbury, Connecticut: On November 7, Roberto Alves defeated one-term incumbent Dean Esposito. Democratic gain from Republican
• Evansville, Indiana: On November 7, Stephanie Terry defeated Natalie Rascher and Michael Daugherty, succeeding three-term incumbent Lloyd Winnecke, who retired. Democratic gain from Republican
• Manchester, New Hampshire: On November 7, Jay Ruais defeated Kevin Cavanaugh, succeeding three-term incumbent Joyce Craig, who retired to run for governor in 2024. Republican gain from Democratic (officially nonpartisan)
• Spokane, Washington: On November 7, Lisa Brown defeated one-term incumbent Nadine Woodward. Democratic gain from Republican (officially nonpartisan)
• Terre Haute, Indiana: On November 7, Brandon Sakbun defeated four-term incumbent Duke Bennett. Democratic gain from Republican
• Wichita, Kansas: On November 7, Lily Wu defeated one-term incumbent Brandon Whipple. Libertarian gain from Democratic (officially nonpartisan)

Races not yet held

Eligible incumbents running

• Charleston, South Carolina: Two-term incumbent John Tecklenburg is running for re-election. The first round was held November 7, 2023. Tecklenburg and William Cogswell advanced to a runoff, defeating Clay Middleton, Peter Shahid, Mika Gadsden and Debra Gammons. The runoff will be held November 21.
• Pueblo, Colorado: One-term incumbent Nick Gradisar is running for re-election. The first round was held November 7, 2023. Grandisar and Heather Graham advanced to a runoff, defeating Chris Nicoll, Randy Thurston, Dennis Flores, Regina Maestri, and Larry Atencio. The runoff will be held January 23, 2024.
• Salt Lake City, Utah: One-term incumbent Erin Mendenhall is running for re-election.

Ineligible or retiring incumbents

• Houston, Texas: Two-term incumbent Sylvester Turner is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits. The first round was held November 7, 2023. John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee advanced to a runoff, defeating 15 candidates. The runoff will be held December 9.