2013 Allentown mayoral election
The 2013 mayoral election in Allentown, Pennsylvania was held on November 5, 2013, and resulted in the incumbent mayor Ed Pawlowski, a member of the Democratic Party, being re-elected to a third term over Independent candidate William Michael Donovan.
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Background
Incumbent mayor Ed Pawlowski was seeking his third term as mayor, having first been elected in 2005. Simultaneously, Pawlowski would run for the Democratic nomination for governor in the 2014 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election.[1][2]
Campaign
Pawlowski won the Democratic primary unopposed while the Republicans failed to field any candidates. Some of Pawlowski's supporters launched a write in campaign and won the Republican nomination for him making him the first, and only, cross-filed candidate in Allentown history.[3] Despite this, Pawlowski would be challenged in the general election by former city councilmen and independent W. Michael Donovan.[4] During the campaign Pawlowski raised $224,005 in campaign funds and vastly outspent Donovan who only raised $13,140.[5] However, most of the money Pawlowski raised for his mayoral campaign came from galas, fundraisers, and other events for his gubernatorial campaign.[6] Pawlowski would defeat Donovan in the general election with almost 62% of the vote.[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ed Pawlowski (incumbent) | 2,583 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 2,583 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ed Pawlowski (incumbent) | 139 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 139 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic-Republican | Ed Pawlowski (incumbent) | 5,845 | 61.87% | |
| Independent | William Michael Donovan | 3,602 | 38.13% | |
| Total votes | 9,447 | 100.00% | ||
References
- "Allentown Mayor Announces Candidacy for Democratic Gubernatorial Primary". www.wesa.fm. NPR. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- Vadala, Nick. "Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski on Rendell's Support in Gubernatorial Run: Just Kidding". www.phillymag.com. Metrocorp. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- "MUNICIPAL PRIMARY - MAY 2013". home.lehighcounty.org. Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- "MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 2013". home.lehighcounty.org. Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- McEvoy, Colin. "Allentown mayor outraises, outspends independent challenger". www.lehighvalleylive.com. Advance Publications. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- Vickers, Robert J. "Allentown mayor suggests Rendell favors him in governor's race". www.pennlive.com. Advance Publications. Retrieved 26 January 2023.