2013 New Haven, Connecticut mayoral election
The 2013 New Haven, Connecticut mayoral election was held on November 5, 2013. It saw the reelection of Democrat Toni Harp, who became the city's first female mayor.[1]
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Ten-term incumbent mayor John DeStefano Jr. did not run for reelection.[1]
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was held on September 10.[2]
Voter turnout in the primary was estimated at 29%.[1]
Candidates included state senator Toni Harp, political newcomer Justin Elicker, Economic Development Administrator Henry Fernandez, and Hillhouse High School principal Kermit Carolina.[1] Candidates that had been running for the nomination, but withdrew before the primary, were Matthew Nemerson, state representative Gary Holder-Winfield and Sundiata Keitazulu.[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Toni Harp | 7,327 | 49.77% | |
Democratic | Justin Elicker | 3,417 | 23.21% | |
Democratic | Henry Fernandez | 2,784 | 18.91% | |
Democratic | Kermit Carolina | 1,195 | 8.12% | |
Total votes | 14,723 |
General election
Elicker, who had lost the Democratic primary to Harp, ran as an indepdendent.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Toni Harp | 11,362 | 54.68% | |
Independent | Justin Elicker | 9,417 | 45.32% | |
Total votes | 20,779 |
References
- O'Leary, Martin (5 November 2013). "Toni Harp winner in New Haven mayoral race". New Haven Register. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- Bass, Paul; Bailey, Melissa (10 September 2013). "Harp Score Decisive Victory". New Haven Independent. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- "Election Day Results". New Haven Independent. 20 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- "Election Results". New Haven Independent. 5 November 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- Scinto, Rich (1 November 2017). "New Haven Election 2017 Results: Unofficial Mayor, Probate Judge". Patch. Retrieved 24 September 2019.