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The 2017 Buffalo mayoral election was held on November 7, 2017. Incumbent three-term Democratic mayor Byron Brown won re-election to a fourth term.
Background
The 2017 Buffalo mayoral race was held to elect the mayor of Buffalo, New York. The incumbent, Byron Brown, successfully ran for re-election against city comptroller Mark J. F. Schroeder and Erie County legislator Betty Jean Grant. A primary took place on September 12, 2017. Brown won the primary with Schroeder as the runner up and Grant coming in third. Schroeder won the Reform Party primary and was on that line for the general election.
Candidates
Democratic
- Byron Brown, incumbent Mayor[1]
- Mark J. F. Schroeder, City Comptroller of Buffalo[2]
- Betty Jean Grant, Erie County Legislator[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Byron W. Brown (incumbent) | 13,999 | 51.71% | |
| Democratic | Mark J F Schroeder | 9,538 | 35.23% | |
| Democratic | Betty Jean Grant | 3,446 | 12.73% | |
| Democratic | Taniqua Simmons (write-in) | 88 | 0.33% | |
| Total votes | 27,071 | 100% | ||
Green
- Terrence Robinson, founding member of Preservation Buffalo Niagara, member of the Buffalo Preservation Board[5]
Conservative
- Anita Howard, attorney
Reform
- Mark J. F. Schroeder, City Comptroller of Buffalo
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Byron W. Brown (incumbent) | 27,532 | 62.76% | |
| Working Families | Byron W. Brown (incumbent) | 1,228 | 2.80% | |
| Independence | Byron W. Brown (incumbent) | 609 | 1.39% | |
| Women's Equality | Byron W. Brown (incumbent) | 319 | 0.73% | |
| Total | Byron W. Brown (incumbent) | 29,688 | 67.67% | |
| Reform | Mark J F Schroeder | 11,446 | 26.09% | |
| Conservative | Anita L. Howard | 1,357 | 3.09% | |
| Green | Terrence A. Robinson | 1,276 | 2.91% | |
| Independent | Taniqua Simmons (write-in) | 102 | 0.23% | |
| Total votes | 43,869 | 100% | ||
References
- ^ Dale Anderson (February 20, 2017). "Byron Brown on bid for fourth term: 'Our growth is undeniable'".
- ^ McCarthy, Robert J. (January 3, 2017). "Buffalo Comptroller Mark Schroeder ready to challenge Brown for mayor".
- ^ Fischer, Nancy A. (April 23, 2017). "Betty Jean Grant makes it official: She's running for mayor".
- ^ "2017 Democratic Municipal Primary" (PDF).
- ^ Staff (April 22, 2017). "Robinson announces candidacy for Buffalo mayor on Green Party line".
- ^ "2017 Erie County Election" (PDF).