2005 Lansing mayoral election
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The 2005 Lansing mayoral election took place on November 8, 2005, with a primary election taking place on August 2, 2005. Incumbent Mayor Tony Benavides ran for re-election to a second term and a first full term. In a rematch of the 2003 special election, State Senator Virgil Bernero ran against Benavides. While Benavides narrowly defeated Bernero in 2003, Bernero defeated Benavides in a landslide this time, taking first place in the primary over Benavides, 46–27 percent, and winning the general election with 62 percent of the vote.
Candidates
- Virgil Bernero, State Senator, 2003 candidate for Mayor
- Tony Benavides, incumbent Mayor
- Lynne Martinez, Michigan Children's Ombudsman, former State Representative[1]
- Dale M. Abronowitz, city maintenance worker[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Virgil Bernero | 6,042 | 45.53% | |
| Nonpartisan | Tony Benavides (inc.) | 3,519 | 26.52% | |
| Nonpartisan | Lynne Martinez | 2,540 | 19.14% | |
| Nonpartisan | Dale M. Abronowitz | 1,158 | 8.73% | |
| Write-in | 12 | 0.09% | ||
| Total votes | 13,271 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Virgil Bernero | 12,926 | 61.62% | |
| Nonpartisan | Tony Benavides (inc.) | 8,052 | 38.38% | |
| Total votes | 20,978 | 100.00% | ||
References
- 1 2 Lambert, Tom (May 10, 2005). "Ex-state rep to join battle for city mayor". Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan. p. 1A. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ↑ "August 2 2005 Primary Lansing Results" (PDF). Ingham County Clerk. 2005. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ↑ "OFFICIAL Election Results: INGHAM Consolidated Election". Ingham County Clerk. 2005. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
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