2011 Hartford mayoral election
The 2011 Hartford mayoral election was held on November 8, 2011. The election was saw incumbent Democrat Pedro Segarra win election to a first full term. He became the first openly-gay individual elected Mayor of Hartford, and making Hartford the second U.S. state capital to elect an openly gay mayor (Providence, Rhode Island was the first when they elected David Cicilline).
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Primaries
Primaries were held September 13.[1]
Democratic primary
Incumbent Democrat Pedro Segarra won renomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pedro Segarra (incumbent) | 4,246 | 71.35% | |
| Democratic | Edwin Vargas, Jr. | 1,517 | 25.49% | |
| Turnout | 5,951 | 17.8% | ||
Republican nomination
The Republican Party did not nominate a candidate, and instead cross-endorsed incumbent Democrat Pedro Segarra.[2]
Independent candidates
- James Stanley McCauley
- Patrice Smith
- Edwin Vargas, Jr.
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pedro Segarra (incumbent) | 5,736 | 82.18 | |
| Independent | James Stanley McCauley | 641 | 9.18 | |
| Independent | Edwin Vargas, Jr. | 489 | 7.01 | |
| Independent | Patrice Smith | 114 | 1.63 | |
| Total votes | 6,980 | |||
References
- "SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 MUNICIPAL PRIMARY TOP OFFICE RESULTS" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- "November 8, 2011 Top Office Election Returns" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
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