1993 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election

none July 2021 July 2021 1993 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election File:Flag of Burlington, Vermont (1990-2017).jpg presidential no 1991 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election 1991 1995 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election 1995 March 2, 1993 x120px Peter Brownell Republican Party (United States) 5,410 52.48% x145px Peter Clavelle Progressive Coalition (Vermont) 4,686 45.46% 1993 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election by city council district.svg 200px Results by city council district Brownell: #E27F90 Brownell—50–60% #CC2F4A Brownell—60–70% Clavelle: #c64c4b Clavelle—50–60% #973636 Clavelle—60–70% Mayor of Burlington Peter Clavelle Progressive Coalition (Vermont) Peter Brownell Republican Party (United States) The 1993 Burlington, Vermont mayoral election was held on March 2, 1993. Republican nominee Peter Brownell defeated incumbent Progressive Coalition Mayor Peter Clavelle. Clavelle won renomination as the Progressive Coalition's candidate. The Republican Party, which had not run a candidate since the 1983 mayoral election, gave its nomination to Brownell, a member of the city council from the 6th district. The Democratic Party opted to not run or endorse a candidate. Brownell defeated Clavelle despite Clavelle's advantage in funds raised, endorsements, and two hundred more volunteers working on his campaign. Clavelle stated that he had lost the election for passing legislation to make Burlington residents pay for the health care benefits for city workers' domestic partners. This was the first time since the election of Bernie Sanders in 1981 that somebody not aligned with the Progressive Coalition won election to the mayoralty. Brownell was the first Republican to hold the office of mayor since Edward A. Keenan left office in 1965. This election is the most recent time a Republican won election to the mayoralty of Burlington. Background Bernie Sanders won election as Mayor of Burlington, Vermont, in the 1981 mayoral election as an independent.March 14, 1981 Recount Puts Sanders Up By 10 Votes 4 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79135684/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210607200326/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79135684/the-burlington-free-press/ June 7, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 He won reelection in the 1983, 1985, and 1987 elections.March 2, 1983 1983 election results 17 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/56886460/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20200807185644/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/56886460/the-burlington-free-press/ August 7, 2020 Newspapers.comMarch 6, 1985 City Elections At-a-glance 2 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64665647/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20201205190233/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64665647/the-burlington-free-press/ December 5, 2020 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 March 4, 1985 1987 election results 11 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64684487/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20201205223507/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64684487/the-burlington-free-press/ December 5, 2020 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 During Sanders' mayoralty the composition of the thirteen-member city council changed from having ten Democratic members and three Republicans after the 1980 election to the pro-Sanders Progressive Coalition holding six of the seats after the 1987 election.March 5, 1980 Sweeny Is Tops in Race In North End 8 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79250783/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210609173257/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79250783/the-burlington-free-press/ June 9, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 March 4, 1987 Sanders Supporters Hold Six Board Seats 8 Rutland Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64888806/rutland-daily-herald/ live https://archive.today/20210609184255/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64888806/rutland-daily-herald/ June 9, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Peter Clavelle won the 1989 mayoral election as an independent candidate with the support of the Progressive Coalition.March 9, 1989 1989 election results 14 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79039449/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210609174755/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79039449/the-burlington-free-press/ June 9, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 December 9, 1988 Clavelle wins Progressive nod 1 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79282514/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210610014716/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79282514/the-burlington-free-press/ June 10, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 He won reelection in the 1991 election as the nominee of the Progressive Coalition and faced no opposition from the Democratic and Republican parties.March 7, 1991 Longtime candidate wins school board seat 14 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79293452/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611093625/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79293452/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 January 26, 1991 GOP has no takers for School Board 15 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356090/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611095714/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356090/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 January 24, 1991 Democrats won't field mayoral candidate 9 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356079/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611095245/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79356079/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 The Progressive Coalition won six seats on the city council in the 1992 election, which was the highest amount they had held since 1989, while the Democrats won five seats, and the Republicans won two seats.March 4, 1992 Kornbluh wins seat in upset 4 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79402552/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612010643/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79402552/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Dianne Deforge, a member of the city council from the 4th district who considered running for mayor in 1993, stated that the Republicans and Democrats would run a candidate against Clavelle in the 1993 election unlike in the 1991 election. She stated that "Clavelle won't get a free ride this time". However, she stated that a Democrat was more likely to win and that it was "not the year for a Republican to run citywide".November 15, 1992 Mayor: Foes promise a contest 17 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79404170/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612013939/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79404170/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Campaign Candidates Progressive Coalition On December 9, 1992, the Progressive Coalition voted to give its nomination to Peter Clavelle.December 10, 1992 Clavelle accepts Progressives' nomination 5 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79409519/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612032057/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79409519/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Clavelle announced that he would seek reelection to a third term on January 21, 1993.January 22, 1993 Clavelle seeks his third term 3 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79406923/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612022812/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79406923/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Republican The Republican Party had not ran a candidate in the 1985, 1987, 1989, and 1991 elections.January 24, 1985 Brian Burns Gets Democrats' Nod 1 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64663720/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20201205180728/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64663720/the-burlington-free-press/ December 5, 2020 Newspapers.comJanuary 25, 1987 Issues, Images Highlight City Mayor Race 17 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64683757/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20201205222501/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64683757/the-burlington-free-press/ December 5, 2020 Newspapers.comJanuary 25, 1989 GOP supports Northgate tenants 6 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79284335/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210610021312/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79284335/the-burlington-free-press/ June 10, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Peter Brownell, a member of the city council from the 6th district, stated that the possible candidates for the Republican nomination were him and Bob Minkewicz, the chair of the Burlington Republican Party.January 14, 1993 GOP to announce mayoral candidate 5 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79404472/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612014300/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79404472/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Brownell announced on January 14, 1993, that he would run for the Republican nomination and won the nomination on January 20.January 15, 1993 Brownell takes on Clavelle 3 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79404505/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612014601/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79404505/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 January 21, 1993 Brownell accepts nomination 3 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79404804/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612014821/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79404804/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Brownell selected Jill McDermott to serve as his campaign manager. McDermott had previously worked as the campaign manager for Lieutenant Governor Peter Plympton Smith and Governor Richard A. Snelling.May 26, 1993 Campaign manager named Brownell's aide 3 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79477741/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210613115833/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79477741/the-burlington-free-press/ June 13, 2021 Newspapers.com June 13, 2021 Democratic The Democratic Party had not ran a candidate in the 1991 election. William Aswad, a member of the city council who had run for the Democratic mayoral nomination in 1989, considered running, but declined. Paul Lafayette, who was the Democratic mayoral nominee in 1987, was considered the strongest candidate, but declined to run to instead focus on his painting business. Randy Amis considered running, but declined to instead focus on his law career.January 12, 1989 Chioffi captures Democratic nod by mere 5 votes 1 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79283562/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210610020115/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79283562/the-burlington-free-press/ June 10, 2021 Newspapers.com The Democrats did not nominate a candidate for the election and did not endorse a candidate. Clavelle, Brownell, and Prim were nominated for the endorsement, but Prim received zero votes, Calvelle received one vote, Brownell received seven votes, and the remainder voted for none of the above.January 25, 1993 For mayor, Democrats back 'none of the above' 10 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79405033/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612015430/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79405033/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com Aswad endorsed Brownell while city councilor Maurice Mahoney stated that he would vote for Brownell, but not endorse him.February 28, 1993 Democratic councilors ponder mayoral vote 12 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114023996/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20221203061533/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114023996/the-burlington-free-press/ December 3, 2022 Newspapers.com Other Paul Cook, Roger Verville, Don Prim, Matthew Gardy, and Eddie Bickford all petitioned to run in the mayoral election as independent candidates. Gardy and Verville withdrew from the race and gave their support to Brownell. General election The candidates participated in one candidate forum and two debates.February 16, 1993 Candidate forum 3 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79405511/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612020217/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79405511/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 February 12, 1993 Clavelle hammered at Burlington debate 5 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79407434/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612023828/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79407434/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 February 17, 1993 Clavelle attacks Brownell in debate 5 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79407598/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612024132/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79407598/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 The Burlington Police Association chose to endorse Brownell, which was the first time since 1981 that the union did not support the Progressive nominee.February 26, 1993 Burlington's police union backs Brownell 16 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39878962/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612020452/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39878962/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 During the campaign Clavelle outspent and outraised Brownell with Clavelle having raised $26,872, spent $25,545, and had a remaining debt of $3,862 while Brownell raised $17,349 and spent $12,317.March 13, 1993 Campaign fundraising 17 Rutland Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79474139/rutland-daily-herald/ live https://archive.today/20210613064908/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79474139/rutland-daily-herald/ June 13, 2021 Newspapers.com June 13, 2021 Clavelle had 220 volunteers working for his campaign compared to Brownell's 20 volunteers.February 26, 1993 Campaigns take divergent paths 13 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79405868/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612020916/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79405868/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Brownell defeated Clavelle in the election while only winning two of the city council wards. Brownell's victory ended the Progressive Coalition's control of the mayoral office that it had held since the 1981 election and he became the first Republican to hold the office since Edward A. Keenan left office in 1965. Clavelle stated that he had lost due to him passing legislation to have Burlington pay for the health care benefits for domestic partners of city workers.March 3, 1993 Brownell Wins 1 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39879920/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210611022145/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39879920/the-burlington-free-press/ June 11, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Former Republican Mayor Robert K. Bing was happy with Brownell's victory while United States Representative Bernie Sanders, who served as mayor from 1981 to 1989, stated that he was disappointed by Clavelle's defeat.March 3, 1993 Burlington 8 Rutland Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39880633/rutland-daily-herald/ live https://archive.today/20210612203926/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39880633/rutland-daily-herald/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 As of 2018, Brownell's victory in the 1993 election is the most recent time the Republicans have won election as mayor of Burlington.February 7, 2018 The Elephant in the Room: Are Burlington Republicans a Dying Breed? Seven Days https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/the-elephant-in-the-room-are-burlington-republicans-a-dying-breed/Content?oid=12461766 live https://archive.today/20210613023051/https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/the-elephant-in-the-room-are-burlington-republicans-a-dying-breed/Content?oid=12461766 June 13, 2021 June 13, 2021 The Republicans gained one seat on the city council from the Democrats while the Progressives retained all of their seats.March 3, 1993 GOP adds third seat on council 8 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79402717/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612010951/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79402717/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 A special election was held on to fill the vacancy on the city council from the 4th district created by Brownell becoming mayor which was won by Republican nominee Tom Ryan.May 26, 1993 Republicans win City Council seat 13 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79403191/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612011837/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79403191/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)Sample sizeMargin of Error Clavelle Brownell Undecided OtherMacro International-Free PressFebruary 24, 1993 Poll: Clavelle holds lead over Brownell 1 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79406056/ live https://archive.today/20210612021225/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79406056/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 February 21, 1993411 likely voters± 4.5%45.00%' 28.00% 24.00% 3.00% Results 1993 Burlington, Vermont mayoral electionMarch 2, 1993 Statement of Votes Annual City Meeting Burlington, Vermont 225 Republican Party (United States) Peter Brownell 5,410 52.48% +52.48% Progressive Coalition (Vermont) Peter Clavelle (incumbent) 4,686 45.46% -32.50% Independent politician Donald L. Prim 98 0.95% +0.95% Independent politician Paul A. Cook 45 0.44% +0.44% Independent politician Edwards Bickford 39 0.38% +0.38% Independent politician Roger R. Verville 16 0.16% +0.16% Independent politician Matthew Peter Gardy 14 0.14% +0.14% 10,308 100.00% Results by ward Ward Brownell Votes Clavelle Votes Prim Votes Cook Votes Bickford Votes Verville Votes Gardy Votes Total votes VotesWard 137.93%47960.57%7650.55%70.16%20.40%50.24%30.16%2100.00%1,263Ward 236.07%35661.09%6030.81%81.11%110.61%60.20%20.10%1100.00%987Ward 340.46%51157.09%7211.03%130.40%50.87%110.08%10.08%1100.00%1,263Ward 466.60%2,41531.14%1,1291.41%510.50%180.22%80.03%10.11%4100.00%3,626Ward 555.83%98142.57%7480.51%90.34%60.28%50.23%40.23%4100.00%1,757Ward 647.31%66850.99%7200.71%100.21%30.28%40.35%50.14%2100.00%1,412 Endorsements Brownell endorsements Local officials Bill Aswad, member and president of the Burlington, Vermont city council Organizations Burlington Police Association Clavelle endorsements Federal officials Bernie Sanders, member of the United States House of Representatives from Vermont's at-large congressional district (1991–2007)February 23, 1993 Sanders back McCormack in Rutland 12 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79407725/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612024635/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79407725/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Statewide officials Ed Flanagan, Vermont Auditor of Accounts (1993–2001) Joan Hoff, former chair of the Vermont State Board of EducationFebruary 24, 1993 Clavelle Endorsements 11 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79407737/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210612024916/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79407737/the-burlington-free-press/ June 12, 2021 Newspapers.com June 12, 2021 Philip H. Hoff, 73rd Governor of Vermont (1963–1969) State legislators Jean Ankeney, member of the Vermont Senate Sandra Baird, member of the Vermont House of Representatives Terry Bouricius, member of the Vermont House of Representatives Alice Cook Bassett, former member of the Vermont House of Representatives Sally Conrad, former member of the Vermont Senate Dean Corren, member of the Vermont House of Representatives Tom Fleury, member of the Vermont House of Representatives Althea Kroger, member of the Vermont Senate Douglas McSweeney, former member of the Vermont Senate Doug Racine, former president of the Vermont Senate Tom Smith, member of the Vermont House of Representatives Mary Sullivan, member of the Vermont House of RepresentativesMarch 1, 1993 Clavelle Endorsements 11 The Burlington Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79938988/the-burlington-free-press/ live https://archive.today/20210620215002/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79938988/the-burlington-free-press/ June 20, 2021 Newspapers.com June 20, 2021 Peter Welch, member of the Vermont Senate David Wolk, former member of the Vermont Senate Local officials John Barrows, member of the Burlington, Vermont school board Herb Bloomenthal, former chair of the Burlington, Vermont school board Francis J. Cain, 35th Mayor of Burlington, Vermont (1965–1971) Don Dickson, member of the Burlington, Vermont school board Phi Doane, former member of the Burlington, Vermont school board John Leddy, former member of the Burlington, Vermont city council Bob Sweeney, former member of the Burlington, Vermont city council Individuals Terje Anderson, former member of the Democratic National Committee David Curtis, former chair of the Burlington Democratic Party Craig Fuller, former executive director of the Vermont Democratic Party Caryl Stewart, former chair of the Burlington Democratic Party Newspapers The Burlington Free Press Vermont Times References Category:1993 United States mayoral elections Category:1993 Vermont elections Category:March 1993 in the United States 1993 Category:20th century in Burlington, Vermont