2007 Lincoln mayoral election|
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| |
 |
 |
| Candidate |
Chris Beutler |
Ken Svoboda |
| Popular vote |
24,993 |
24,104 |
| Percentage |
50.64% |
48.84% |
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The 2007 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election took place on May 1, 2007. Incumbent Mayor Coleen Seng announced that she would not seek a second term as Mayor.[1] Former State Senator Chris Beutler, a Democrat, narrowly defeated Republican City Councilman Frank Svoboda to win his first term as Mayor.
Primary
Candidates
- Chris Beutler, former State Senator[2]
- Ken Svoboda, City Councilman[3]
- Roger Yant Sr., businessman[4]
- Mike Deal, van driver and business owner[5]
General election
Results
2007 Lincoln mayoral general election results[7]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Nonpartisan |
Chris Beutler |
24,993 |
50.64% |
|
Nonpartisan |
Ken Svoboda |
24,104 |
48.84% |
|
Write-in |
254 |
0.52% |
| Total votes |
49,351 |
100.00% |
References
- Stoddard, Martha (September 8, 2006). "Lincoln Mayor Seng won't seek re-election". Omaha World-Herald. p. B1. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- Winter, Deena (September 16, 2006). "Beutler begins run for mayor". Lincoln Journal Star. pp. 1A, 2A. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- Winter, Deena (September 16, 2006). "Svoboda makes it official". Lincoln Journal Star. pp. 1A, 2A. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- Winter, Deena (January 13, 2007). "Yant as mayor would treat city like a business". Lincoln Journal Star. pp. 2A, 2B. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- "Primary Election Voter's Guide 2007". Lincoln Journal Star. March 19, 2007. p. 3. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- "Lincoln City Primary Election Results, April 3, 2007". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2007. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- "Lincoln City General Election Results, May 1, 2007". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2007. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
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