Beginning shortly after the city's incorporation as a city in 1846, elections have been held in the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire. The following article provides information on the elections for mayor in the city during the 21st century.
The city of Manchester, New Hampshire, held its first mayoral election in 1846.[1][2]
The city's mayoral elections are currently are nonpartisan, a change which was adopted before the 1997 election. While, prior to 1997, elections had long been partisan, there had been stretches previous to 1999 in which the city's mayoral elections had been nonpartisan, including the stretch of four elections held from 1953 through 1959.[3]
Under current election laws, to be eligible to be elected mayor, one must be a resident of the city for at least one year prior to filing for the office of mayor.[citation needed]
Elections throughout the 20th century have been for two-years terms, as has been the case in the city since the 1880 election.[citation needed]
Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 18, 2001, to determine the two candidates who would appear on the general election ballot.[5] The general and primary elections both coincided with those for the Manchester Board of Aldermen and welfare commissioner.[4][5] The general election also coincided with a school board election and two ballot questions.[4]
The 2003 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 4, 2003,[8] to elect the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire. It saw the reelection of Robert A. Baines to a third consecutive term.
The election was formally nonpartisan.[8] The election coincided with that for the Manchester Board of Aldermen.[8] Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 16, 2003, to determine the two candidates who would appear on the general election ballot.[9]
While the election was formally nonpartisan, some candidates had publicly-known political affiliations. Baines and Shaw were both Democrats.[12] Carlos Gonzalez was a Republican.[13]
Gonzalez was the first Hispanic mayoral candidate in the city's history.[13]
Results
Primary election
2003 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[9]
Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 20, 2005, to determine the two candidates who would appear on the general election ballot.[15] The general and primary elections both coincided with those for the Manchester Board of Aldermen.[14][15]
The 2007 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 6, 2007,[16] to elect the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire. It saw incumbent mayor Frank Guinta win reelection.
The election was formally nonpartisan.
Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 18, 2007, to determine the two candidates who would appear on the general election ballot.[17] The general and primary elections both coincided with those for the Manchester Board of Aldermen.[16][17]
Shortly after announcing his candidacy, Donovan received the endorsement of Chris Dodd, United States senator from Connecticut and candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.[18]
In the general election, Donovan was elected by Teamsters Local 633.[19]
Results
Primary election
2007 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[17]
The 2009 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 3, 2009,[20] to elect the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire. Alderman and State Senator Ted Gatsas defeated Alderman Mark Roy by a margin of 56% to 43% in the November 3 general election.[21]
Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 15, 2009, to determine the two candidates that would appear on the general election ballot.[20] The primary and general elections both coincided with those for the Manchester Board of Aldermen.[22][23]
The 2011 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 8, 2011,[31] to elect the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire. It saw incumbent mayor Ted Gatsas win reelection. The election coincided with those for the Manchester Board of Aldermen.[31]
Chris Herbert, ward 4 representative to the Manchester Board of School Committee and 1999 candidate in the Republican primary for New Hampshire State Senate district 20[32][33]
Results
2011 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election[31]
The 2013 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 5, 2003,[34] to elect the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire. Incumbent mayor Ted Gatsas won reelection to a third consecutive term. He defeated city alderman Patrick Arnold. While the election was formally nonpartisan, Arnold was a known Democrat[35] and Gatsas was a known Republican.[12]
Before the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 17, 2013, to determine the two candidates that would appear on the general election ballot.[36] The primary and general elections both coincided with those for the Manchester Board of Aldermen.[36][34]
The 2015 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 3, 2015,[37] to elect the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire. It saw the reelection of Ted Gatsas, a member of the Republican Party, to his fourth consecutive term. The election was incredibly narrow, with Gatsas winning by a mere 85 votes.
The election was formally nonpartisan.
Prior to the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 15, 2015, to select the two candidates who appeared on the ballot in the general election.[38]
Candidates
Patrick Arnold, former city alderman (2009–2014) and 2013 mayoral candidate[35]
While the election was formally nonpartisan, numerous candidates had publicly-known political affiliations. For instance, Arnold was a known Democrat[35] and Gatsas was a known Republican.[12]
Results
Primary election
2015 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral primary election[38]
Prior to the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 19, 2017, to select the two candidates who appeared on the ballot in the general election.[45]
Gatsas announced in June 2017 that he would seek a fifth term.[47] Craig also filed her candidacy in June 2017.[48] Joshua Dallaire and perennial candidate Glenn Ouellette also ran.[49]
Craig and Gatsas placed first and second respectively in the primary election and advanced to the general election.[50]
Prior to the general election, a nonpartisan primary election was held on September 17, 2019, to select the two candidates to be included on the general election ballot.[54]
Craig announced in April 2019 that she would seek a second term.[55] Sullivan also filed her candidacy in April 2019.[56] Joshua Dallaire and Independent perennial candidate Glenn Ouellette also ran.[57]
Craig and Sullivan placed first and second respectively in the primary election and advanced to the general election.[54]
The 2021 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 2, 2021. This election saw incumbent mayor Joyce Craig, a member of the Democratic Party, re-elected to a third term. Members of the Board of Aldermen, Board of School Committee, Ward Moderators, Clerks and Selectmen were also elected on November 2 in coinciding elections.[60]
Victoria Sullivan announced a run for mayor in April 2021.[64] Craig also announced in April 2021 that she would seek a third term.[65] Richard Girard, who was a former alderman and former at-large representative on the Manchester School District school board, announced he would be running in April 2021 as well.[66]
After the primary, third-place finisher Girard requested a recount.[67][68]
The 2023 Manchester, New Hampshire, mayoral election was held on November 7, 2023. The incumbent mayor Joyce Craig, a member of the Democratic Party, announced that she would not seek re-election and would instead focus on a run for New Hampshire governor in 2024.[91][92] This election saw Jay Ruais, a member of the Republican Party, elected to his first term, defeating Democratic Ward 1 alderman and former state senatorKevin Cavanaugh,[93] by a margin of 488 votes.[94]
Members of the Board of Aldermen, Board of School Committee, Ward Moderators, Clerks and Selectmen were also elected on November 7 in coinciding elections.[95]
Timothy Baines, former Ward 3 alderman (2015–2019) and son of former Manchester mayor Robert A. Baines(Independent)[126](endorsed Stewart in the first round)[127]
Patrick Arnold, former Ward 12 alderman (2009–2014) and former 2013 and 2015 mayoral candidate[127]
Timothy Baines, former Ward 3 alderman (2015–2019) and son of former Manchester mayor Robert A. Baines(Independent)[127](endorsed Ruais in the runoff)[126]
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