2013 United States elections

none February 2026 November 2013 2013 Off-year elections November 5 2 mid-term vacancies Democratic +1 Map of the 2013 Senate special elections#0573B2 Democratic gain (1)#94C5DF Democratic hold (1) House elections 6 mid-term vacancies 0 350px Map of the 2013 House special elections#94C5DF Democratic hold (2)#F48984 Republican hold (4) 2 Democratic +1 Map of the 2013 gubernatorial elections#0573B2 Democratic gain (1)#F48984 Republican hold (1) Elections were held in the United States on November 5, 2013. This off-year election cycle featured several special elections to the United States Congress; two gubernatorial races; state legislative elections in a few states; and numerous citizen initiatives, mayoral races, and a variety of other local offices on the ballot. The Democratic Party picked up the governorship in Virginia as Terry McAuliffe was elected to replace term-limited Republican Bob McDonnell. Meanwhile, Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was re-elected to a second term. Congressional special elections were held throughout the year. In total, two Senate seats and six House seats were contested. None of the House seats changed party hands, as well as the Massachusetts Senate seat. Democrats, however, regained the Senate seat in New Jersey, which was held by a Republican appointee. The election results were seen as a slight success for President Barack Obama and the Democrats. It is rare for the President's party to win a Virginia gubernatorial election since 1973, and Democrats lost no ground in state legislatures and Congress. Federal elections Senate Massachusetts 2013 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts On December 21, 2012, President Barack Obama nominated Massachusetts U.S. Senator John Kerry as Secretary of State. Kerry was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 29, 2013, by a vote of 94–3.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jan/29/john-kerry-confirmed-secretary-of-state John Kerry confirmed as secretary of state in landslide senate vote The Guardian January 30, 2013 February 2, 2013 London Following the vote, Kerry resigned his Senate seat effective at February 1, 2013, at 4 p.m.http://www.click2houston.com/news/Politics/Kerry-confirmed-by-Senate-colleagues-as-secretary-of-state/-/2574696/18319180/-/ia9hbrz/-/index.html Kerry confirmed by Senate colleagues as secretary of state CNN January 29, 2013 February 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130131015018/http://www.click2houston.com/news/Politics/Kerry-confirmed-by-Senate-colleagues-as-secretary-of-state/-/2574696/18319180/-/ia9hbrz/-/index.html January 31, 2013 dead mdy-all Massachusetts law required a special election within 145 to 160 days after the vacancy occurred and allowed Governor Deval Patrick to appoint an interim senator until the winner of the special election can be sworn in.https://www.cga.ct.gov/2009/rpt/2009-R-0018.htm Laws governing U.S, Senate Vacancies January 21, 2009 January 14, 2013 Patrick announced on January 30, 2013, that he would appoint his former Chief of Staff Mo Cowan to serve as the interim senator. Cowan was sworn in by Vice President of the United States Joe Biden on February 7, 2013.https://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/mo-cowan-sworn-in-as-senator-87317.html 'Mo' Cowan sworn-in as senator Politico Ginger Gibson February 7, 2013 June 30, 2013 Cowan did not run in the special election.https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/01/30/governor-deval-patrick-announce-interim-senator-pick-today/CABinJ41vKytJ8zkTkxwuL/story.html William 'Mo' Cowan to be interim US senator The Boston Globe January 30, 2013 February 2, 2013 Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin set the dates for the election with the primaries on April 30, 2013, and the general election on June 25, 2013.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/28/massachusetts-special-election_n_2567520.html Massachusetts Special Election Dates Set: Primary April 30, General Election June 25 January 28, 2013 February 2, 2013 Huffington Post Democratic Congressman Ed Markey declared his candidacy on December 27, 2012,http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/12/27/rep-markey-run-senate-special-election/1aidfQ9YeNT0xXXPnWuS8I/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121228110320/http://boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/12/27/rep-markey-run-senate-special-election/1aidfQ9YeNT0xXXPnWuS8I/story.html dead December 28, 2012 US Rep. Edward Markey to run in Senate special election Boston Globe Mark Arsenault December 27, 2012 June 30, 2013 and was the favorite of the Democratic establishment, receiving endorsements from Kerry, Victoria Kennedy (the widow of former senator Ted Kennedy) and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/28/john-kerry-ed-markey_n_2377196.html John Kerry Endorses Ed Markey For His Senate Seat The Huffington Post December 28, 2012 January 14, 2013 U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch also sought the Democratic nomination.Ishkanian Ellen Levenson Michael Finucane Martin A combative US Rep. Stephen Lynch launches campaign for Senate seat http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2013/01/31/congressman-steven-lynch-launches-campaign-for-senate-seat/UzeAKC4FVadzO1dkYV4vqN/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130202202433/http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2013/01/31/congressman-steven-lynch-launches-campaign-for-senate-seat/UzeAKC4FVadzO1dkYV4vqN/story.html dead February 2, 2013 January 31, 2013 Boston Globe January 31, 2013 Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown was considered the overwhelming Republican favorite, but announced on February 1, 2013, that he would not run in the special election.http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/senate/2013/02/02/scott-brown-says-won-seek-kerry-senate-seat/QbXqgb6su5L93PJ5YoLkAL/story.html Scott Brown says he won't seek Kerry's Senate seat Boston Globe February 2, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130204205903/http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/senate/2013/02/02/scott-brown-says-won-seek-kerry-senate-seat/QbXqgb6su5L93PJ5YoLkAL/story.html February 4, 2013 Kerry was re-elected in 2008 with 66 percent of the vote.http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/election_results/massachusetts_results/ 2008 Elections November 4, 2008 January 15, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121127173454/http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/election_results/massachusetts_results/ November 27, 2012 On April 30, 2013, Markey easily defeated Lynch to secure the Democratic nomination taking over 57 percent of the over 550,000 cast.https://www.politico.com/2013-election/results/senate/primary/massachusetts/ 2013 Massachusetts Senate Special Election Primaries Politico May 1, 2013 May 20, 2013 Gabriel Gomez, a former Navy SEAL won the Republican nomination taking 51 percent of about 190,000 votes cast; defeating former United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and former Acting Director Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Michael Sullivan who had 36 percent and state Rep. Daniel Winslow, who had 13 percent. Markey easily defeated Gomez on June 25, 2013, capturing over 625,000 votes of approximately 1.2 million cast, garnering approximately 55 percent to Gomez's 45 percent and less than 1 percent for Richard Heos, nominee of the Twelve Vision's Party.https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/06/25/edward-markey-gabriel-gomez-face-moment-truth-senate-special-election-mass/QmwvBWA1r7nmy6OVtoJeyK/story.html Markey wins US Senate special election The Boston Globe June 25, 2013 Michael Levenson, Frank Phillips and Martin Finucane New Jersey 2013 United States Senate special election in New Jersey 89-year-old senator Frank Lautenberg, who had already announced retirement planshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/02/14/frank-lautenberg-senate-new-jersey-retire/1920375/ N.J. Sen. Frank Lautenberg to retire USA Today Catalina Camia February 14, 2013 June 5, 2013 died on June 3, 2013.https://www.politico.com/story/2013/06/frank-lautenberg-dead-92139.html?hp=t1_3 Sen. Frank Lautenberg dies at 89 Politico John Bresnahan, Maggie Haberman and Jake Sherman June 3, 2013 June 5, 2013 On June 4, 2013, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie set the dates for the special election with the primaries being held on August 13, 2013, and the general election being held on October 16, 2013.https://www.politico.com/story/2013/06/chris-christie-frank-lautenberg-special-election-92211.html Chris Christie calls August, October special elections in New Jersey Politico Emily Schultheis and Maggie Haberman June 4, 2013 June 5, 2013 On June 6, 2013, Christie announced the appointment of New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa, a Republican, to serve as the interim senator until the winner of the special could be sworn in.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/06/06/christie-to-appoint-jeff-chiesa-to-senate/ Christie to appoint Jeff Chiesa to Senate The Washington Post Aaron Blake June 6, 2013 June 30, 2013 Chiesa announced he would not run in the special election and was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden on June 10, 2013.https://www.politico.com/story/2013/06/jeff-chiesa-sworn-in-as-us-senator-92528.html Jeff Chiesa sworn in as U.S. senator Politico Jose Del Real June 10, 2013 June 30, 2013 Newark Mayor Cory Booker,http://thegrio.com/2013/06/08/cory-booker-formally-enters-nj-senate-race-endorsed-by-bill-bradley/ Cory Booker formally enters NJ Senate race, endorsed by Bill Bradley June 8, 2013 June 8, 2013 Associated Press theGrio Angela Delli Santi Geoff Mulvihill won the Democratic nomination over Congressmen Rush D. Holt, Jr.http://www.politickernj.com/66149/holt-officially-gets-us-senate-contest Holt officially gets in the U.S. Senate contest Politicker NJ Max Pizarro June 6, 2013 June 30, 2013 and Frank Pallone,https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/152379-pallone-tells-nj-dem-congressman-hes-running-for-senate/ Pallone tells NJ Dem congressman he's running for Senate June 4, 2013 June 30, 2013 The Hill Cameron Joseph and New Jersey General Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver.http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/assembly_speaker_sheila_oliver_3.html Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver files for U.S. Senate race NJ.com Matt Friedman June 10, 2013 June 30, 2013 Steve Lonegan, a former mayor of Bogota backed by the Tea Party and a two-time GOP primary candidate for Governor of New Jersey,http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/steve_lonegan_is_the_first_to.html Steve Lonegan is the first to announce bid for U.S. Senate June 5, 2013 June 30, 2013 The Star-Ledger Brent Johnson won the Republican nomination over health care reform advocate Alieta Eck.http://www.politickernj.com/66227/piscataway-doctor-gathering-petitions-toward-us-senate-gop-primary-run Piscataway doctor gathering petitions toward U.S. Senate GOP Primary run Politicker NJ Max Pizarro June 7, 2013 June 30, 2013 The election on October 16, 2013, was won by Cory Booker with 54.6% of the vote, against 44.3% for Steve Lonegan.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-17/booker-tops-tea-party-republican-to-win-u-s-senate-seat.html Booker Tops Tea Party Republican to win U.S. Senate Seat Bloomberg.com Terrence Dopp & Elise Young October 17, 2013 October 18, 2013 This senate election was a technical net gain for Democrats since Booker was replacing an appointed Republican. However, the gain was not enough to hold back the Republican wave which swept control of the senate just one year later. United States House of Representatives 2013 United States House of Representatives elections This off-year election cycle featured special elections to the 113th United States Congress to fill vacancies due to resignations. Six special elections have taken place to fill seats in the United States House of Representatives. Two were due to Congressmen taking seats in the United States Senate (Tim Scott of South Carolina and Ed Markey of Massachusetts), one resigned to take jobs in the private sector (Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri), one resigned to take a job in the public sector (Jo Bonner of Alabama), and Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned due to an impending federal indictment of misuse of campaign funds. Illinois's 2nd congressional district 2013 Illinois's 2nd congressional district special election Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned on November 21, 2012, following a months-long battle with bipolar disorder and due to being subject to a federal investigation over the possible misuse of campaign funds.https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/22/us/jackson-jr-to-resign-house-seat.html?_r=0 Jesse Jackson Jr. Resigns, Facing Illness and Inquiry November 21, 2012 January 14, 2013 The New York Times Monica Davey Democratic nominee Robin Kelly defeated Republican nominee Paul McKinley on April 9, 2013, taking 71 percent of about 82,000 votes cast.https://www.politico.com/2013-election/results/house/illinois/ 2013 Illinois 2nd District Special Election Results Politico April 11, 2013 May 20, 2013 South Carolina's 1st congressional district 2013 South Carolina's 1st congressional district special election Incumbent Tim Scott resigned when appointed U.S. senator.http://www.c-span.org/Events/Gov-Haley-R-SC-to-Announce-Replacement-for-Sen-DeMint/10737436652/ Gov. Haley (R-SC): Rep. Scott Will Replace Sen. DeMint December 17, 2012 January 14, 2013 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot The Republican candidate, former governor Mark Sanford, who held the seat from 1995 to 2001, defeated Democratic nominee Elizabeth Colbert Busch, sister of comedian Stephen Colbert taking 54 percent.http://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/46180/116910/en/summary.html Special Election - U.S. House of Representatives District 1 South Carolina Department of Elections May 10, 2013 May 20, 2013 Missouri's 8th congressional district 2013 Missouri's 8th congressional district special election Incumbent Jo Ann Emerson resigned January 22, 2013,https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/139937-emersons-resignation-sets-off-free-for-all-in-missouri-house-race/ Emerson's resignation sets off free-for-all in Missouri House race The Hill January 22, 2013 to become the CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in March 2013.Izadi Elahe http://nationaljournal.com/blogs/influencealley/2012/12/emerson-retiring-to-head-up-nreca-03 Emerson Retiring to Head Up NRECA Nationaljournal.com December 3, 2012 January 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130204003656/http://www.nationaljournal.com/blogs/influencealley/2012/12/emerson-retiring-to-head-up-nreca-03 February 4, 2013 dead mdy-all Republican Missouri state representative Jason Smith beat Democratic state representative John Hodges on June 4, 2013.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/06/04/jason-smith-wins-missouri-special-election/ Jason Smith wins Missouri special election The Washington Post Sean Sullivan June 4, 2013 Massachusetts's 5th congressional district 2013 Massachusetts's 5th congressional district special election Incumbent Democrat Ed Markey resigned on July 15, 2013 when elected U.S. senator. Democratic state senator Katherine Clark beat Republican lawyer Frank Addivinola on December 10, 2013.https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/12/11/katherine-clark-posts-lopsided-victory-race-fill-markey-house-seat/Dfr5VPA2ePUex4JAZhmLTM/story.html Katherine Clark to succeed Edward Markey in House The Boston Globe Michael Levenson December 10, 2013 December 15, 2013 December 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131214043902/http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/12/11/katherine-clark-posts-lopsided-victory-race-fill-markey-house-seat/Dfr5VPA2ePUex4JAZhmLTM/story.html dead Alabama's 1st congressional district 2013 Alabama's 1st congressional district special election On May 23, 2013, Republican Incumbent Jo Bonner resigned August 15, 2013 to become the vice chancellor of government relations and economic development with the University of Alabama System,http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/rep_jo_bonner_resignation_stun.html Rep. Jo Bonner resignation stuns constituents, sparks candidates Alabama.com George Talbot May 23, 2013 June 5, 2013http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/06/what_happens_to_rep_jo_bonners.html What happens to Rep. Jo Bonner's office when he's gone? Alabama.com George Talbot June 5, 2013 Republican former state senator Bradley Byrne beat Democratic real estate agent Burton LeFlore on December 17 by a wide margin.Sean Sullivan The Washington Post Washington, DC Republican Bradley Byrne wins Alabama special election https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/12/17/republican-bradley-byrne-wins-alabama-special-election/ December 17, 2013 December 18, 2013 Louisiana's 5th congressional district 2013 Louisiana's 5th congressional district special election On August 6, 2013, incumbent Rodney Alexander resigned September 26, 2013, citing the partisan gridlock in Congress,http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/rodney_alexander_to_join_jinda.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130810104414/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/rodney_alexander_to_join_jinda.html dead August 10, 2013 Rodney Alexander to join Jindal administration, departure from Congress will trigger special election August 7, 2013 August 8, 2013 The Times-Picayune Lauren McGaughy and became the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs under Governor Bobby Jindal. On November 16, 2013, businessman Vance McAllister defeated fellow Republican state senator Neil Riser defeated Republican Riser in the November 16 run-off with 60 percent of the vote.https://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/vance-mcallister-neil-riser-louisiana-99952.html?hp=l13 Vance McAllister upsets Neil Riser in Louisiana House runoff Politico Alex Isenstadt November 16, 2013 December 15, 2013 and was sworn in by Boehner on November 21, 2013. State elections Gubernatorial 2013 United States gubernatorial elections Two states held gubernatorial elections in 2013: New Jersey: Republican Chris Christie ran for a second term and was challenged for the GOP nomination by Seth Grossman, a Republican lawyer and former Atlantic City Councilman.http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20130213_Seth_Grossman__Republican_lawyer__announces_he_ll_run_for_N_J__governor.html Seth Grossman, Republican lawyer, announces he'll run for N.J. governor The Philadelphia Inquirer Matt Katz February 14, 2013 May 23, 2013 The declared Democratic candidates were State Senator Barbara Buono and Troy Webster. On June 4, 2013, Christie defeated Grossman to secure the GOP nomination with 92 percent of the votehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/04/new-jersey-primary-results_n_3387061.html New Jersey Primary Results Show Easy Wins For Chris Christie, Barbara Buono Huffington Post John Celock June 4, 2013 June 5, 2013 and Buono defeated Webster for the Democratic nomination with 88 percent of the vote. Christie then won re-election on November 5Christie re-elected governor of New Jersey https://news.yahoo.com/christie-elected-governor-jersey-010312696--election.html Associated Press November 5, 2013 November 5, 2013 Virginia: Republican Bob McDonnell was term-limited out of office. The Republican candidate was Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. The Democratic candidate was former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe. The Libertarian Party candidate was entrepreneur and lawyer Robert Sarvis. Lesiak Krzysztof Robert Sarvis Receives Libertarian Party of Virginia Nomination for Governor in 2013 Independent Political Report http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2013/04/robert-sarvis-receives-libertarian-party-of-virginia-nomination-for-governor-in-2013/ April 22, 2013 April 27, 2013 McAuliffe ended up winning the governorship in the general election State legislatures 2013 United States state legislative elections Legislative elections were held for the New Jersey Senate, New Jersey General Assembly, and the Virginia House of Delegates. In New Jersey, Democrats retained control of their majorities in the Senate and General Assembly.http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/11/despite_christies_win_democrats_retain_control_of_nj_legislature.html Despite Christie's win, Democrats retain control of N.J. Legislature NJ.com November 6, 2013 October 6, 2014 Republicans held a majority in the Virginia House of Delegates. State courts Judicial elections were held for New York State Supreme Court in most of its 13 Judicial Districts. Ballot measures 2013 United States ballot measures 31 ballot measures were voted on across 6 states. Such measures included a non-binding vote to create a new state in Northern Colorado, tax and marijuana issues in Colorado, an initiative to require labeling of genetically modified food in the state of Washington, and an amendment to raise the minimum wage in New Jersey.http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/04/politics/2013-ballot-measures/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 CNN: Pot tax, secession top Tuesday ballot measures November 4, 2013 CNN October 6, 2014 New Yorkers similarly voted to amend its constitution in several minor ways, but voted against raising the retirement age for judges. Municipal elections Various elections were held for officeholders in numerous cities, counties, school boards, special districts and others around the country. Mayoral elections Some of the large cities holding mayoral elections included:http://www.usmayors.org/elections/displayelections2013listing.asp The U.S. Conference of Mayors : Mayoral Elections Center Usmayors.org November 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105152921/http://www.usmayors.org/elections/displayelections2013listing.asp November 5, 2013 dead mdy-all Albany, NY: Incumbent Democratic mayor Gerald Jennings declined to run for a sixth term. City Treasurer Kathy Sheehan easily won both the Democratic primary and the general electionhttp://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/11/albany_elects_kathy_sheehan_1st_new_mayor_in_20_years.html Syracuse.com: Albany elects Kathy Sheehan first new mayor in 20 years syracuse.com November 6, 2013 October 6, 2014 Albuquerque, NM: Mayor Richard J. Berry won a second term on Oct. 8http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/article_722e68d0-af0a-53b9-a815-520f9f548a29.html Santa Fe New Mexican October 6, 2014 Allentown, PA: Incumbent Democratic mayor Ed Pawlowski was re-elected to a third termhttps://archive.today/20131106170035/http://articles.mcall.com/2013-11-06/news/mc-pa-allentown-mayor-20131105_1_mayoral-appearances-neighborhood-improvement-zone-ed-pawlowski The Morning Call Pawlowski wins third term as mayor, but by less than expected Arlington, TX: Mayor Robert Cluck won a sixth two-year term on May 11, 2013http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/05/11/4843149/arlington-mayor-and-council-members.html Star-Telegram Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 6, 2014http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/03/04/4659021/arlington-mayor-to-face-two-challengers.html Arlington mayor to face two challengers in May 11 election March 4, 2013 March 4, 2013 Atlanta, GA: Mayor Kasim Reed ran for re-election and won a second termPoole Shelia http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local/atlanta-mayor-kasim-reed-says-hell-run-for-re-elec/nWNSs/ Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed says he'll run for re-election, urges... www.myajc.com February 13, 2013 November 5, 2013http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/reed-returns-to-his-dream-job/nbjMJ/ AJC: Reed returns to his 'dream job' October 6, 2014 Atlantic City, NJ: Incumbent Democratic mayor Lorenzo Langford was narrowly defeated for re-election to a third term in a huge upset by Republican Don Guardianhttps://6abc.com/archive/9315208/ GOP claims big upset in Atlantic City mayor race Boston, MA: Thomas Menino chose not to run for another term. Marty Walsh was elected on Nov. 5, 2013https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/06/martin-walsh-becomes-boston-next-mayor-with-percent-vote/OvGLOVr2AWNWzvg59bz95I/story.html Boston Globe BostonGlobe.com October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010112333/http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/06/martin-walsh-becomes-boston-next-mayor-with-percent-vote/OvGLOVr2AWNWzvg59bz95I/story.html October 10, 2014 dead Buffalo, NY: Incumbent Democratic mayor Byron Brown was re-elected to a third term in a landslide against Republican Sergio Rodriguezhttp://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/11/buffalo_mayor_byron_brown_wins_3rd_term.html Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown wins 3rd term Syracuse.com November 5, 2013 November 6, 2013 Detroit, MI: Incumbent Dave Bing did not seek re-election.http://www.freep.com/article/20130514/NEWS/305140066/Dave-Bing-and-election Bing will not seek re-election as mayor, eyes Wayne County executive position May 14, 2013 Detroit Free Press Matt Helms Former Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Duggan defeated Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleonhttp://www.freep.com/section/news150101 Detroit Free Press October 6, 2014 El Paso, TX: John Cook was term-limited out of office. Oscar Leeser was elected mayor in a runoff Greensboro, NC: Incumbent Robbie Perkins was unseated by Nancy Vaughan Henderson, NV: Incumbent Andy Hafen was re-elected to a second term Houston, TX: Incumbent Annise Parker was re-elected to a third term Lancaster, PA: Incumbent Rick Gray was re-elected to a third termhttp://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/state/pa/lancaster-mayor-gray-wins-re-election/article_b316779e-46f9-11e3-88c0-10604b9f6eda.html Lancaster mayor Gray wins re-election - Bucks County Courier Times: Pennsylvania | politics | environmental www.buckscountycouriertimes.com 22 May 2022 https://archive.today/20131106231137/http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/state/pa/lancaster-mayor-gray-wins-re-election/article_b316779e-46f9-11e3-88c0-10604b9f6eda.html 6 November 2013 dead Los Angeles, CA: Antonio Villaraigosa was term-limited out of office and was succeeded by Eric Garcetti Miami, FL: Mayor Tomas Regalado ran for another termMunzenrieder Kyle http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2013/05/carlos_gimenez_and_most_of_cit.php Carlos Gimenez and Most City Commissioners Supporting Tomas Regalado's Opponent in Miami Mayor's Race Blogs.miaminewtimes.com May 29, 2013 November 5, 2013 Minneapolis, MN: Incumbent R. T. Rybak declined to run for another term. Betsy Hodges was elected to replace him New York City, NY: Incumbent mayor Michael Bloomberg was term-limited out of office. Democrat Bill de Blasio defeated Republican Joe Lhota to succeed him North Las Vegas, NV: Incumbent Republican Shari Buck was defeated by Democrat John Jay Lee Omaha, NE: Jean Stothert was elected as Omaha's first female mayor, defeating incumbent Jim Suttle Pittsburgh, PA: Luke Ravenstahl did not run for another term. Bill Peduto was elected as his replacement Raleigh, NC: Nancy McFarlane was re-elected to another term Rochester, NY: Incumbent mayor Thomas Richards was defeated in the Democratic primary in his bid for a full term by Lovely A. Warren. Richards was on the ballot on the Independence Party and Working Families Party lines, but endorsed Warren,http://www.13wham.com/news/features/featured/stories/maggie-backs-lovely-mayor-1621.shtml WHAM-TV October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105153901/http://www.13wham.com/news/features/featured/stories/maggie-backs-lovely-mayor-1621.shtml November 5, 2013 dead mdy-all who defeated him in the general election, becoming the city's first female mayorhttp://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/11/rochester_elects_lovely_warren_first_female_mayor.html Syracuse.com November 6, 2013 October 6, 2014 St. Paul, MN: Chris Coleman (politician) was re-elected San Antonio, TX: Julian Castro was re-elected on May 11, 2013http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/12/mayor-castro-likely-to-win-san-antonio-re-election-early-results-show/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130610030103/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/12/mayor-castro-likely-to-win-san-antonio-re-election-early-results-show/ dead June 10, 2013 CNN.com Mayor Castro likely to win San Antonio re-election, early results show October 6, 2014 May 12, 2013 San Bernardino, CA San Diego, California: A special election was held on November 19 following the resignation of Bob Filner on August 30, 2013. Kevin Faulconer and David Alvarez received the first and second most votes respectively. Because neither candidate received a majority of the vote, a runoff election was scheduled for February 2014Perry Tony San Diego mayoral runoff to pit Kevin Faulconer against David Alvarez https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-sd-mayor-election-20131121-story.html November 5, 2017 Los Angeles Times November 20, 2013 Seattle, WA: Ed Murray defeated incumbent Michael McGinn St. Petersburg, FL: Incumbent Republican Bill Foster was defeated by Democrat Rick Kriseman Syracuse, NY: Incumbent Democratic mayor Stephanie Miner was re-elected to a second term in a landslidehttp://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/11/syracuse_mayor_miner_election.html Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner wins election to a second term Other local elections Some of the major local elections included: New York: New York City Public Advocate New York City City Comptroller New York City Borough presidents Sheriff, county clerk, and coroner of Albany County, New York County clerk and district attorney for Genesee County, New York Sheriff and district attorney for Saratoga County, New York Seattle: City Council Kshama Sawant is the first Socialist elected to Seattle city council in 97 years, defeating the 16-year incumbent. Tables of partisan control results Political party strength in U.S. states These tables show the partisan results of the Congressional special elections and gubernatorial races in 2013. Bold indicates a change in control. + Senate seats Seat Before 2013 elections After 2013 elections Massachusetts Class 2 Democratic Democratic New Jersey Class 2 RepublicanNJ-C2 The vacancy resulted from the death of Democratic Senator Frank Lautenberg on June 3, 2013. Republican Jeffrey Chiesa was appointed on June 4 to serve as interim senator until the winner of the October 16 special election was sworn in. Democratic + House Congressional seats Seat Before 2013 elections After 2013 elections Alabama 1st Republican Republican Illinois 2nd Democratic Democratic Louisiana 5th Republican Republican Massachusetts 5th Democratic Democratic Missouri 8th Republican Republican South Carolina 1st Republican Republican + Governorships State Before 2013 elections After 2013 elections New Jersey Republican Republican Virginia Republican Democratic Notes References External links Analysis of major mayoral elections, 2013 -Mayoral-Malarkey-A-Guide-to-the-Big-City-Mayor-Races-of-2013 Analysis of major mayoral elections at DailyKos 2013 html Spreadsheet of major state and local elections at DailyKos 2013 State and Local Election Preview at Governing (magazine) Proposed Constitutional Amendments at the official New York state government website Ballot measure results State Elections Legislation Database State legislation related to the administration of elections introduced in 2011 through this year https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/state-elections-legislation-database National Conference of State Legislatures Ncsl.org Washington, D.C. 2013