2012 Orlando mayoral election
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The 2012 Orlando mayoral election took place on April 3, 2012. Incumbent Mayor Buddy Dyer ran for re-election to a third full term. Dyer faced three challengers: City Councilman Phil Diamond, businessman Ken Mulvaney, and political organizer Mike Cantone.
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April 3, 2012
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Mulvaney, who ran against Dyer in 2004 and 2008, ran against Dyer again because of rumors that he would run for Governor in 2014, and attacked him as a "career politician." Diamond, a consistent opponent of Dyer's initiatives, argued that Dyer "has neglected our neighborhoods, favored his connected friends and poured too many of our resources into special-interest downtown projects."[1] The Orlando Sentinel endorsed Dyer for re-election, praising him for "ha[ving] the best mix of experience and vision to lead the city.[2]
Dyer ultimately won re-election by a wide margin and avoided a runoff election, winning 58 percent of the vote to Diamond's 27 percent.[3]
General election
Candidates
- Buddy Dyer, incumbent Mayor[4]
- Phil Diamond, City Councilman[5]
- Ken Mulvaney, businessman, 2004 and 2008 candidate for Mayor[1]
- Mike Cantone, political organizer[6]
Dropped out
- Linda Grund, foster-care advocate[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Buddy Dyer (inc.) | 12,121 | 58.27% | |
| Nonpartisan | Phil Diamond | 5,707 | 27.43% | |
| Nonpartisan | Ken Mulvaney | 2,316 | 11.13% | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Cantone | 659 | 3.17% | |
| Total votes | 20,803 | 100.00% | ||