2001 Allentown mayoral election

None January 2025 September 2023 2001 Allentown mayoral election Pennsylvania Flag of Allentown Pennsylvania.gif presidential Popular no 1997 Allentown mayoral election 1997 2001 11 06 2005 Allentown mayoral election 2005 Roy Afflerbach Democratic Party (United States) 8,947 52.69% Robert Lovett Republican Party (United States) 8,034 47.31% Mayor William L. Heydt Republican Party (United States) Roy Afflerbach Democratic Party (United States) The 2001 mayoral election in Allentown, Pennsylvania was held on November 6, 2001, and resulted in the Democrat and former state senator Roy Afflerbach, being elected over Republican challenger and businessman, Bob Lovett.GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 2001 https://home.lehighcounty.org/TallyHo/ElectionResultsForCategorySubcategory.aspx?&ElectionKey=317E7E456C656374696F6E7E34613932623732622D643635652D346139302D386436632D3563616138363933316562657E30&OfficeSubCategoryKey=&OfficeCategoryKey=317E7E4F666669636543617465676F72797E61376132363233352D306564652D343663642D616365632D3932343036333962376238617E30 home.lehighcounty.org Lehigh County, Pennsylvania 28 January 2023 Since this election there has never been a Republican mayor of Allentown. Background Two term mayor William L. Heydt announced on December 22, 2000, that he would not be seeking re-election to a third term. Heydt who had been re-elected in 1997 with 54.42% stated that it was time for him to move on and spend more time with his family.WITTMAN BOB Allentown Mayor Heydt says he will not run for re-election ** "It's time for me to move on,' he announces tearfully. He led efforts to fluoridate water and remove canopies. https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2000-12-22-3327297-story.html www.mcall.com 22 December 2000 Alden Global Capital 29 January 2023 He would go on to run as the Republican candidate again in 2005.Nerl Daryl Pawlowski pummels Heydt ** Allentown residents show confidence in Democrat, giving him 59 percent of vote. https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2005-11-09-3638342-story.html www.mcall.com 9 November 2005 Alden Global Capital 28 January 2023 Campaign Democratic primary The Democratic primary in 2001 was one of the most competitive elections in the city's history with the second thinnest margin, coming just behind the 1997 Democratic primary which was decided by a single vote. The front-runner was Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, former CEO of both the Women's Campaign Fund and She Should Run PAC, as well as being the former first vice chair of the Lehigh County Democratic Party. Despite outspending her opponents by almost 3 times, she was upset by former state senator Roy Afflerbach by just 43 individual votes. After a recount Afflerbach's lead increased to 46 votes and his victory was confirmed as he went on to the general election.NERL DARYL Bennett appeals mayoral results ** Election official and campaign manager say Democratic votes might be recounted next week. ** Allentown https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2001-05-30-3355667-story.html www.mcall.com 30 May 2001 Alden Global Capital 28 January 2023Mayoral Primary Candidate Q&A: Democrat Siobhan 'Sam' Bennett https://www.mcall.com/all-qa-mayor-bennett-2-story.html www.mcall.com 27 April 2005 The Morning Call 27 January 2023 There was also another Democratic candidate, used furniture salesmen and perennial candidate, David A. Clark who acted as a spoiler for Bennett.WITTMAN BOB Allentown furniture dealer seeks Dem nod for mayor ** David A. Clark wants to reopen Hamilton Street to four lanes to stimulate revitalization. ** Allentown https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2001-02-09-3346023-story.html www.mcall.com 9 February 2001 Alden Global Capital 28 January 2023 Republican primary The Republican primary had two front runners, Bob Lovett, former executive vice president of Air Products and Pamela D. Varkony, a city councilwomen who ran a tough on crime platform and promised to increase tech jobs in Allentown.NERL DARYL Pamela Varkony says she's in mayor race ** Allentown councilwoman reaches out to Hispanics. She has pressed for "digital district.' ** Allentown https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2001-01-11-3350041-story.html www.mcall.com 11 January 2001 Alden Global Capital 28 January 2023DONLEY ED Why you should vote for J. Robert Lovett https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2001-05-09-3358769-story.html www.mcall.com 9 May 2001 Alden Global Capital 28 January 2023 Additionally, Robert Daday, a community organizer and activist and Robert E. Smith Jr, a former interim city councilor for 13 months in 1998 and 1999, also ran for the nomination.WITTMAN BOB Mayoral hopeful declares candidacy ** Robert E. Smith Jr., 39, was an appointed city councilman for 13 months in 1998 and 1999. ** Allentown https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2001-01-08-3350529-story.html www.mcall.com 8 January 2001 Alden Global Capital 28 January 2023PLETZ RHONDA Why you should vote for Robert P. Daday https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2001-05-09-3358768-story.html www.mcall.com 9 May 2001 Alden Global Capital 28 January 2023 Lovett would go on to win the primary with 40.38% of the vote and a comfortable margin.WITTMAN BOB It'll be Lovett vs. Afflerbach ** Two capture top spots in Allentown mayoral primary. Dem Bennett wants recount. https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2001-05-16-3357554-story.html www.mcall.com 16 May 2001 Alden Global Capital 28 January 2023 General election In the general election Lovett spent $283,000 on his campaign with $121,500 coming out of his own pocket compared to Afflerbach's $80,000. Additionally Lovett was mostly financed by PACs while Afflerbach raised most of his money through donations from locals in Allentown.NERL DARYL Lovett spent $25 per vote ** GOP candidate who lost bid for Allentown mayor used $200,000 during general election. ** Allentown https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-2001-12-07-3379149-story.html www.mcall.com 7 December 2001 Alden Global Capital 28 January 2023 Despite this Afflerbach would go on to win the general election with 52.69% compared to Lovett's 47.31%. Two main reasons where given for Lovett's defeat, the first being that his policies where too similar to incumbent mayor Bill Heydt, and secondly a last minute endorsement of Afflerbach by The Morning Call, Allentown and the Lehigh Valley's most popular newspaper.Sorensen Jim Why Bob Lovett lost Allentown mayoral election https://www.mcall.com/opinion/readers-react/mc-afflerbach-lovett-allentown-mayor-sorensen-20150910-story.html www.mcall.com 10 September 2015 Alden Global Capital 28 January 2023 Results Mayor of Allentown, Democratic primary, May 15, 2001. Democratic Party (United States) Roy Afflerbach 3,361 47.30% Democratic Party (United States) Siobhan Sam Bennett 3,315 46.66% Democratic Party (United States) David A. Clark 429 6.04% 7,105 100.00% Mayor of Allentown, Republican primary, May 15, 2001. Republican Party (United States) Bob Lovett 1,948 40.38% Republican Party (United States) Pamela D. Varkony 1,632 33.83% Republican Party (United States) Bob Daday 925 19.17% Republican Party (United States) Robert E. Smith Jr 319 6.62% 4,824 100.00% Mayor of Allentown, November 6, 2001. Democratic Party (United States) Roy Afflerbach 8,947 52.69% Republican Party (United States) Bob Lovett 8,034 47.31% 16,981 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) See also 2001 United States elections Mayors of Allentown, Pennsylvania References Allentown 2001 Allentown