1896 Milwaukee mayoral election
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An election for Mayor of Milwaukee was held on April 8, 1896. Milwaukee Common Council president William C. Rauschenberger was elected with 42% of the vote.[1]
April 8, 1896
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Candidates included Milwaukee Common Council president William C. Rauschenberger, attorney Glenway Maxon, former congressman Henry Smith, and Socialist John Pfluger.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | William C. Rauschenberger | 17,917 | 41.82 | |
| Democratic | Glenway Maxon | 15,377 | 35.89 | |
| Populist | Henry Smith | 9,121 | 21.29 | |
| Social-Democratic | John Pfluger | 430 | 1.00 | |
| Total votes | 42,845 | 100.00 | ||
