1994 Fort Lauderdale mayoral election
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The 1994 Fort Lauderdale mayoral election took place on March 8, 1994. Incumbent Mayor Jim Naugle, who was first elected in 1991, ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by attorney Jim Lewis and landlord Angelo Diamond, which initially scheduled the election for February 8 and a general election, if needed, for March 8. However, after Diamond dropped out and only two candidates remained on the ballot, the February 8 primary was cancelled.[1]
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March 8, 1994
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Naugle entered the race as the clear frontrunner, and raised significantly more money than did Lewis,[2] who faced allegations that he did not meet the residency requirements to run in the election.[3] Both the Miami Herald[4] and the Sun Sentinel[5] endorsed Naugle for re-election.
In the end, Naugle defeated Lewis in a landslide, winning re-election with 79 percent of the vote.[6]
General election
Candidates
- Jim Naugle, incumbent Mayor[7]
- Jim Lewis, attorney, 1992 candidate for 17th Judicial Circuit Public Defender[8]
Dropped out
- Angelo Diamond, landlord[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Jim Naugle (inc.) | 12,746 | 78.83% | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Lewis | 3,422 | 21.17% | |
| Total votes | 16,168 | 100.00% | ||
