2011 South Bend mayoral election

none February 2019 February 2019 2011 South Bend mayoral election presidential no 2007 2015 November 8, 2011 20.29% 150x150px Pete Buttigieg Democratic Party (United States) 10,991 73.85% 150x150px Norris W. Curry, Jr Republican Party (United States) 2,884 19.38% 150x150px Patrick M. Farrell Libertarian Party (United States) 1,008 6.77% Mayor Steve Luecke Democratic Party (United States) Pete Buttigieg Democratic Party (United States) The 2011 South Bend, Indiana mayoral election was held on November 8, 2011.Adams Samuel 2011 South Bend, Indiana Election http://bentonspiritnews.com/south-bend-indiana-election-p4369-1.htm Benton Spirit News 9 April 2019 3 November 2011 After serving for fourteen years, incumbent mayor Steve Luecke announced that he would not seek reelection. Luecke's decision not to run for reelection made the 2011 election the first open election for mayor of South Bend in 24 years. The election was won by Pete Buttigieg, who, at 29 years of age, became the youngest mayor, at the time, of a United States city with a population greater than 100,000. The election coincided with races for the Common Council and for South Bend City Clerk. Background The election coincided with races for the Municipal Council and for South Bend City Clerk.2011 South Bend, Indiana Election http://bentonspiritnews.com/south-bend-indiana-election-p4369-1.htm Benton-Michiana Spirit 17 September 2019 3 November 2011 After serving for fourteen years, incumbent mayor Steve Luecke announced that he would not seek reelection.Galer Sarah Ex-Indiana treasurer candidate wins South Bend mayoral primary https://www.wthr.com/article/ex-indiana-treasurer-candidate-wins-south-bend-mayoral-primary WTHR 9 April 2019 4 May 2011 May 1, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190501124541/https://www.wthr.com/article/ex-indiana-treasurer-candidate-wins-south-bend-mayoral-primary dead Luecke's decision not to run for reelection made the 2011 election the first open election for mayor of South Bend in 24 years.Fuller Jaime The most interesting mayor you've never heard of https://www.washingtonpost.com/ Washington Post 9 September 2019 10 March 2014Molina Rich Meet the Candidates: Pete Buttigieg WNDU-TV 23 March 2011Howey Brian A. Big GOP gains shift to city halls Howey Politics Indiana 10 November 2011 17 13 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI111110.pdf 15 September 2019 His decision not to seek reelection was considered a surprise, and initiated a large rush of candidates declaring that they would seek to succeed him as mayor. South Bend was regarded to be a Democratic-leaning city.Howey Brian A. 9 mayoral races in 'Tossup' zone https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110602.pdf 16 37 Howey Politics Indiana 15 September 2019 2 June 2011Larsen Jonathan Buttigieg's 2011 Campaign-Finance Records Were Destroyed https://tyt.com/stories/4vZLCHuQrYE4uKagy0oyMA/47eS0DFmCIONLzbYD9B7Li The Young Turks 10 September 2019 9 April 2019Candidates in mayoral races in Indiana cities https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/candidates-in-mayoral-races-in-indiana-cities/article_66313721-be6c-5a62-98c5-55008a700b8c.html The Herald Bulletin Associated Press 17 September 2019 6 November 2011Coyne Tom Muncie picks 1st Democratic mayor in 20 years https://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2011/Nov/08/muncie_picks_1st_democratic_mayor_in_20_years.html Real Clear Politics 17 September 2019 8 November 2011Doyle Megan Candidates compete in city's mayoral race https://ndsmcobserver.com/2011/11/candidates-compete-in-citys-mayoral-race/ The Observer 24 September 2019 7 November 2011 A Republican had not been elected mayor of the city in the four decades, since Lloyd Allen won his second term in 1967. In December 2020, David Varner, the only Republican on the South Bend Common Council was quoted by the South Bend Tribune as opining that there was a strong unlikeliness of a Republican victory in the city's upcoming mayoral election. Varner pointed to Joe Donnelly's strong victory across South Bend in the 2010 congressional election, despite a Republican wave election that year. Jack Cowell of the South Bend Tribune predicted that the Democratic primary would be tantamount to election.Colwell Jack If Not Mayor Luecke, then who? https://www.newspapers.com/image/512179422 Newspapers.com South Bend Tribune subscription 15 November 2022 en December 5, 2020 Nominations Primaries were held for the Democratic Party and Republican parties on May 3.Parrott Jeff Buttigieg to face Curry for South Bend mayor's seat http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2011-05-03/news/29501683_1_campaign-headquarters-campaign-team-democratic-candidates South Bend Tribune 10 April 2019 3 May 2011 During the primaries, St. Joseph County, where South Bend is located, saw voter turnout of 16% in its various primary elections.Parrott Jeff Pete Buttigieg rolls to victory in South Bend mayoral primary https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/pete-buttigieg-rolls-to-victory-in-south-bend-mayoral-primary/article_3f34cadb-633a-5e15-878f-bd09fd6d2b4e.html South Bend Tribune 8 September 2019 6 May 2015 This was an increase of 6% from the primaries four years prior. Absentee voting ballots in the South Bend primaries numbered at 2,539.Peterson Mark Voters finally show interest in South Bend primary election https://www.wndu.com/content/news/Voters-finally-show-interest-in-South-Bend-Primary-Election-509545761.html WNDU-TV 23 September 2019 6 May 2019 Democratic primary Democratic candidates included failed 2010 Indiana State treasurer candidate Pete Buttigieg, state representative Ryan Dvorak, high school teacher and St. Joseph Councilman Michael Hamann, reverend and former Clinton administration staffer Barrett Berry, and attorney Felipe Merino.South Bend mayor candidate quits Howey Politics Indiana 3 March 2011 16 26 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110303.pdf 15 September 2019Lewis Brandon Four more declare candidacy for South Bend mayoral race https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Four_more_declare_candidacy_for_South_Bend_mayoral_race_116499463.html WNDU-TV 16 September 2019 18 February 2011 May 1, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190501101522/https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Four_more_declare_candidacy_for_South_Bend_mayoral_race_116499463.html dead Individuals who had previously been running, but were not included on the ballot because they either dropped-out or were disqualified from running, included Mark Dollinger, a business services representative at Work One (Indiana's workforce development agency) and the former manager of the city's Weed and Seed program.Parrott Jeff Buttigieg Takes Early Lead Filling Campaign Coffers South Bend TribunePeterson Mark South Bend mayor's race already heating up https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/South_Bend_mayors_race_already_heating_up_114386559.html WNDU-TV 16 September 2019 21 January 2011 March 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200304132442/https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/South_Bend_mayors_race_already_heating_up_114386559.html dead Incumbent mayor Stephen Luecke abstained from endorsing any candidate ahead of the primary.Galer Sara Ex-Indiana treasurer candidate wins South Bend mayoral primary https://www.wthr.com/article/ex-indiana-treasurer-candidate-wins-south-bend-mayoral-primary WTHR 8 September 2019 4 May 2011 May 1, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190501124541/https://www.wthr.com/article/ex-indiana-treasurer-candidate-wins-south-bend-mayoral-primary dead Dvorak was initially seen as having some potential advantages, such as media coverage of the state legislature and the fact that his father, Michael Dvorak, was the county prosecutor. Dvorak had never before lost an election campaign.Peterson Mark Ryan Dvorak loses for the 1st time https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Ryan_Dvorak_loses_his_first_campaign_121219114.html WNDU-TV September 16, 2019 March 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200304132056/https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Ryan_Dvorak_loses_his_first_campaign_121219114.html dead Due to his strong name recognition, Dvorak was initially regarded as the frontrunner.Howey Brian A. Lugar opens big money lead over Mourdock Howey Politics Indiana 14 April 2011 16 31 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110414.pdf 15 September 2019 However, his position as a State Senator, requiring him to travel frequently to the state capital of Indianapolis, limited the ability for him to directly campaign in South Bend compared to his opponents. Furthermore, during the campaign, Dvorak was involved in the Indiana legislative walkouts, which caused him to spend a significant part of his candidacy out-of-town in Illinois.Wren Adam Pete Buttigieg Has His Eye On The Prize https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/longform/pete-buttigieg-feature Indianapolis Magazine 17 September 2019 16 December 2018Howey Brian A. House walkout could impact mayoral races Howey Politics Indiana 3 March 2011 16 26 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110303.pdf 15 September 2019Peterson Mark Rep. Dvorak "snuck back home" from Illinois https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Dvorak_snuck_home_from_Illinois__117680509.html?storySection=comments WNDU-TV 16 September 2019 9 March 2011 March 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200304163819/https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Dvorak_snuck_home_from_Illinois__117680509.html?storySection=comments dead Dvorak had strong labor support, which he helped shore up by participating in the Indiana legislative walkouts. Buttigieg had entered the race with very little name recognition. As a candidate, Buttigieg outlined a platform for his prospective mayoralty.Issues http://www.peteforsouthbend.com/issues Pete for South Bend https://web.archive.org/web/20110903100548/http://www.peteforsouthbend.com/issues 3 September 2011 This included an economic plan which promised to assist responsible existing employers grow, cultivate "new homegrown businesses of tomorrow", have the city compete both nationally and globally for investments, create "well-coordinated and user-friendly" economic development, confront poverty, and make investments in human capital and quality of life.South Bend's New Economic Direction http://www.peteforsouthbend.com/economicplan Pete for South Bend https://web.archive.org/web/20110910062752/http://www.peteforsouthbend.com/economicplan 10 September 2011 He outlined an action plan for these economic priorities in April.BUTTIGIEG ANNOUNCES ACTION PLAN FOR JOB CREATION Pete for South Bend http://www.peteforsouthbend.com/news https://web.archive.org/web/20110423082747/http://www.peteforsouthbend.com/news 23 April 2011 14 April 2011 Buttigieg also declared, “This election is about jobs, and the top priority of the next mayor has to be on putting people to work in good jobs. I have the most experience when it comes to business and economics. I’m the only candidate who has been involved in multibillion dollar decisions in the private sector, with some of the world’s top firms.” Buttigieg's campaign manager, Mike Schmuhl, had previously been the campaign manager on Joe Donnelly's 2010 congressional campaign.Colwell Jack Butch Morgan says 'I had no clue' Howey Politics Indiana 27 October 2011 17 11 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI111027.pdf 15 September 2019Schmuhl elected as Second District chairman https://www.thenewsdispatch.com/news/local/article_ea678f05-89f9-53f4-b02b-8ce241e94bb8.html The Michigan City News Dispatch 17 September 2019 15 November 2011 Buttigieg was ultimately supported by former mayors Roger Parent and Joe E. Kernan (the latter also being a former governor).Howey Brian A. New faces await Indiana Dems as the guard changes Howey Politics Indiana 28 April 2011 16 33 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110428.pdf 15 September 2019 May 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504223433/https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110428.pdf dead Additionally, in its first-ever mayoral endorsement, the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County endorsed Buttigieg's candidacy.Howey Brian A. Gregg inches closer to candidacy after Lake, Southern J-J swing Howey Politics Indiana 7 April 2011 16 30 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110407.pdf 15 September 2019 Buttigieg was also endorsed by the South Bend Tribune in its first-ever mayoral primary endorsement and the South Bend's chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters.MAYOR BUTTIGIEG'S CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES LIST OF ENDORSEMENTS http://www.peteforsouthbend.com/news/mayor-pete-announces-endorsements Pete for South Bend https://web.archive.org/web/20160824105331/http://www.peteforsouthbend.com/news/mayor-pete-announces-endorsements 24 August 2016 Barrett Berry, a local pastor, was well known for hosting a radio program. Berry had returned to South Bend three years prior after an extended career working in federal government which not only included roles in the Clinton administration, but also had included an assignment as a control officer for the United States Department of State in Nairobi after the 1998 United States embassy bombings. Berry served on several local boards, including the St. Joseph County Area Planning Commission, to which he had been appointed by mayor Luecke. Michael Hamann promoted himself as, "the only candidate with proven executive experience." Hamann had been a St. Joseph county commissioner from 1999 through 2003, and was now a St. Joseph County Councilman representing a district which covered northwest South Bend and northwest St. Joseph County. When he previously served as a county commissioner Hamann had been a member of the Republican Party. He had also been a teacher for 26 years, and was also running a communications and marketing firm. Calling the city's unemployment rate, "unacceptably high," Hamann pledged to attract well-paying employers to the city. Hamann also pledged that, if elected, he would aggressively demolish abandoned neighborhoods in order to generate neighborhood revitalization and in order to combat crime. While St. Joseph County Democratic Chairman Butch Morgan refrained from formally endorsing any candidate, he privately supported Hamann.Lange Kaitlin What Mayor Pete Buttigieg thinks about Mike Pence and 7 other takeaways from his new book https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2019/02/12/what-buttigieg-thinks-pence-and-other-takeaways-his-book/2836403002/ Indianapolis Star 16 September 2019 12 February 2019 Hamann also received the endorsement of Citizens for Community Values Indiana.Citizens for Community Values of Indiana PAC May 3, 2011 -- South Bend City Primary Election Profamily Candidate Endorsements Should Homosexual Activists take over South Bend? http://wfrn.com/documents/CitizensforCommunityValuesofIndianaPACendorsements.pdf 23 September 2019 September 23, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190923194420/http://wfrn.com/documents/CitizensforCommunityValuesofIndianaPACendorsements.pdf dead Felipe Merino, an attorney, stated he was running because, "we need businesses, we need investment, we need somebody to take care of graffiti, somebody to fill our potholes, we need somebody who is going to make sure that the west side and the east side of South Bend are both being taken care of." He dropped out of the race in March, citing unspecified "personal issues". However, by state law, his name would remain on the ballot. After dropping-out, he endorsed Dvorak.MAYORAL CANDIDATE FELIPE MERINO ENDORSES RYAN DVORAK FOR MAYOR Ryan Dvorak for Mayor - South Bend, Indiana http://www.ryandvorak.com/mayoral-candidate-felipe-merino-endorses-ryan-dvorak-for-mayor/ www.ryandvorak.com Dvorak for Mayor 1 May 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323210217/http://www.ryandvorak.com/mayoral-candidate-felipe-merino-endorses-ryan-dvorak-for-mayor/ 23 March 2012 26 April 2011 Buttigieg out-fundraised the other candidates.Peterson Mark Candidate for SB mayor raises $229,000 https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Candidate_for_SB_mayor_raises_229000.html WNDU-TV 17 September 2019 20 April 2011 January 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200111201136/https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Candidate_for_SB_mayor_raises_229000.html dead Buttigieg began to lead the pack in fundraising as early as January 2011.Molina Rich Democrat Pete Buttigieg has the most fundraising money so far https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Democrat_Pete_Buttigieg_has_the_most_fundraising_money_so_far__114405719.html WNDU-TV 8 September 2019 22 January 2011 March 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200304131635/https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Democrat_Pete_Buttigieg_has_the_most_fundraising_money_so_far__114405719.html dead By April 8, Buttigieg had raised $230,000 for his campaign.Chocola urges Lugar to retire Howey Politics Indiana 21 April 2011 16 32 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110421.pdf 15 September 2019 Dvorak had raised $100,000. Hamann had raised $56,000.McGurk Nick Buttigieg raises nearly a quarter of a million dollars in mayor's race https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Buttigieg_raises_nearly_quarter_million_in_mayors_race_120000704.html WNDU 5 May 2019 17 April 2011 May 5, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190505181121/https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Buttigieg_raises_nearly_quarter_million_in_mayors_race_120000704.html dead Had they been successful in their efforts to be elected mayor, either Berry (who is African American)About Us https://100blackmenofsouthbend.org/about-us/about 100 Black Men of South Bend 23 September 2019 or Merino (who is hispanic)Blasko Erin Congressional candidates: Trump comments are 'unconscionable,' 'inappropriate https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/politics/congressional-candidates-trump-comments-are-unconscionable-inappropriate/article_e475ffc2-2bf7-11e6-8618-fb809bb26fe0.html South Bend Tribune 23 September 2019 6 June 2018 would have been the first ethnic minority to be elected to a full-time executive office in St. Joseph County. No ethnic minority would be elected to a full-time executive office in St. Joseph County until the 2015 South Bend City Clerk election was won by Kareemah Fowler.Swiercz Greg South Bend City Clerk Kareemah Fowler to become chief financial officer for South Bend schools https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/education/south-bend-city-clerk-kareemah-fowler-to-become-chief-financial/article_be961e97-6838-54e1-8799-8c1261b51baa.html South Bend Tribune 17 September 2019 16 July 2019 In February the race was described as being "wide open", with polls showing that 60% of voters had not even yet learned that Luecke was retiring.Howey Brian A. First look at Indiana mayoral races Howey Politics Indiana 24 February 2011 16 25 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110224.pdf 15 September 2019 In mid-March, a poll conducted by the Feldman Group found Buttigieg and Dvorak to be in a virtual tie, both garnering roughly 30%. Roughly a quarter of voters were undecided.Jack Colwell Poll shows Dvorak, Buttigieg in dead heat Howey Politics Indiana 7 April 2011 16 30 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110407.pdf 15 September 2019 The race had widely come to be seen as being primarily a contest between Buttigieg and Dvorak. On April 9 a debate was held at Indiana University South Bend, sponsored by Indiana University South Bend's American Democracy Project and Political Science Club as well as the League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area.Dan O'Bryant Mayoral Debate – April 9 https://www.iusb.edu/news/?p=1634 Indiana University South Bend 17 September 2019 16 March 2011 By mid-April, the election was still regarded to be a close-race between Buttigieg and Dvorak, with Hamann being seen as a third-place candidate trying to push his way back towards contention. Late in the race, Dvorak swiftly turned negative in campaigning against Buttigieg, a move which backfired.Howey Brian A. Davis, Buttigieg and Freeman-Wilson emerge in mayoral races while only a few primary upsets Howey Politics Indiana 5 May 2011 16 34 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110505.pdf 15 September 2019 May 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504223439/https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110505.pdf dead Parrott Jeff Dvorak ad attacks Buttigieg's experience, contributions Buttigieg says he would be his own man if elected South Bend Tribune 28 April 2011 Additionally, Hamann garnered sympathy after the tragic death of his wife, which occurred in mid-April.Lewis Kevin Lewis Brandon Mayoral candidate Mike Hamann to stay in race https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Mayoral_candidate_Mike_Hamann_to_stay_in_race.html WNDU-TV 17 September 2019 25 April 2011 March 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200304132702/https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Mayoral_candidate_Mike_Hamann_to_stay_in_race.html dead These two factors compounded, and Dvorak fell to third place. Polling In mid-March, a poll conducted by the Feldman Group found Buttigieg and Dvorak to be in a virtual tie, both garnering roughly 30%. Roughly a quarter of voters were undecided. By mid-April, the election was regarded to be a close-race between Buttigieg and Dvorak, with Hamann being seen as a third-place candidate trying to push his way back towards contention. At this time, internal polls from the Buttigieg and Dvorak campaigns showed that Barrett Berry was in fourth place among candidates.Parrott Jeff Dvorak ad attacks Buttigieg https://www.newspapers.com/image/511457026 Newspapers.com The South Bend Tribune en subscription 29 Apr 2011 At this time, both the Dvorak and Buttigieg campaigns, and their allies, shared that they had internal polling showed their candidate in the lead. For instance, by April two internal polls showed Buttigieg with leads of 2 and 14 percent. State representative Craig Fry reported having seen internal polling which showed Dvorak with a lead. Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BarrettBerry PeteButtigieg RyanDvorak MichaelHamann Feldman Group Mid-March 400 ± 5% 4% 32% 30% 12% Results Buttigieg ultimately won what was considered a surprisingly strong victory in the primary.Cowell Jack Jack Colwell: Sizing up South Bend, Mishawaka mayoral races https://howeypolitics.com/Content/Columns/Columns/Article/Jack-Colwell-Sizing-up-South-Bend-Mishawaka-mayoral-races/10/20/12064 Howey Politics 8 September 2019 4 December 2014 November 8, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191108040306/https://howeypolitics.com/Content/Columns/Columns/Article/Jack-Colwell-Sizing-up-South-Bend-Mishawaka-mayoral-races/10/20/12064 dead Due to the contest featuring four serious contenders for the nomination, experts had predicted that the victor would only carry roughly a third of the vote. Buttigieg benefited from large crossover voting in support of him, with one analysis finding that he received the votes of up to 3,000 Republicans.Colwell Jack Buttigieg essentially is mayor elect https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110512.pdf 16 35 Howey Politics Indiana 15 September 2019 12 May 2011 Voter turnout in the primary was much greater than had been predicted. This was largely due to Republican crossover voting. Some predictions for turnout were as low as 8,000. The median prediction had roughly been 11,000. Democratic primary results Pete Buttigieg Democratic Party (United States) 7,663 54.90 Michael J. Hamann Democratic Party (United States) 2,798 20.05 Ryan Dvorak Democratic Party (United States) 2,041 14.62 Barrett Berry Democratic Party (United States) 1,424 10.20 Felipe N. Merino Democratic Party (United States) 32 0.23 13,958 100 Republican primary By April, Norris W. Curry, also known as Wayne Curry, had already established himself as the broad frontrunner in the Republican primary.Colwell Jack Jack Colwell: Poll shows Dvorak, Buttigieg dogfight https://howeypolitics.com/PrintArticle.aspx?aid=6660&uid=bccfdad4-0b9f-4fba-a6ee-441f4a039980 howeypolitics.com Howey Politics 30 April 2020 5 April 2011 November 6, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201106161415/https://howeypolitics.com/PrintArticle.aspx?aid=6660&uid=bccfdad4-0b9f-4fba-a6ee-441f4a039980 dead Curry, a carpenter and construction contractor,Parrott Jeff Curry undaunted in race https://www.newspapers.com/image/511447808 Newspapers.com The South Bend Tribune 14 March 2021 en subscription 17 Apr 2011 had won the support of the local Republican establishment ahead of the primary.Colwell Jack Buttigieg wins an impressive primary Howey Politics Indiana 5 May 2011 16 34 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110505.pdf 15 September 2019 May 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504223439/https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110505.pdf dead Curry also was considered the best-known individual among those contending for the Republican nomination, and was also the most visible campaigner.Heibutzki Ralph Crowded Ballot For SB Mayor's Spot: Race Features Five Democrats, Three Republicans http://bentonspiritnews.com/clients/bentonspiritnews/April282011.pdf Benton Spirit News 30 April 2020 28 April 2011 July 15, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210715100423/http://bentonspiritnews.com/clients/bentonspiritnews/April282011.pdf dead Curry had previously run unsuccessfully for an at-large city council seat in 2007, as well as a county council seat in 2008. Curry had some experience in government and community projects, including having served as chairman for the Economic Development Panel of South Bend's City Plan process from 2003 through 2006. He had also served as treasurer for both the Community Oriented Policing Leadership Council and the North East Neighborhood Council. Curry's initial plans for 2011 were to run for the 4th district seat on the South Bend City Council, but he ultimately changed his mind and ran for mayor instead. Curry stated that he considered the "biggest asset" of the city to be its residents. Curry hoped to be the nominee so that he could present an alternative to Democratic rule in the city, which he critiqued for having what he considered a "grossly" flawed "direction and philosophy for which they base their decisions on". He claimed declining population, business, and jobs in the city were evidence of failed Democratic leadership, and declared that he would reverse these trends if elected. Also running in the Republican primary was William F. "Bill" Davis, a self-proclaimed "independent" who had challenged mayor Luecke for the Democratic nomination in the previous election. He had also run for other offices in the past, with his most recent campaign having been a 2008 St. Joseph County Commissioner's election in which he had received 40% of the vote. Davis was described by local reporter Ralph Heibutzki as the "least conventional" candidate in either party's primary. He received media attention for his troublesome history, which included periods in which he had stayed in prisons and in mental hospitals. Davis argued that his history was less relevant than the platform on which he was running. His platform was focused on revitalizing neighborhoods, which he argued was critical to improving the economic fortunes of the city. He declared that, as mayor, he would have made it less difficult to purchase vacant houses for public use. Additionally running was Wilson R. Taylor II, also known as Will Taylor. Like the other Republican candidates, Taylor also made vacant properties a focal point of his candidacy. Taylor's career was as a real estate investor who flipped properties. He declared that the city had been too aggressive in demolishing vacant homes. At the time of the campaign, he was even suing the city's code enforcement department for not permitting him to repair a condemned property. Taylor promised to make overhauling the code enforcement department a priority. He declared that he would not change most other city departments, as he believed them to be efficiently functioning. Taylor also promised to make anti-drug efforts a priority. The South Bend Tribune, which prior to 2011, had never endorsed in mayoral primaries, gave their endorsement in the Republican primary to Curry.A recap of our endorsements https://www.newspapers.com/image/511458694 Newspapers.com The South Bend Tribune 19 January 2021 en subscription 1 May 2011 Results The turnout in the Republican primary was, at the time, the lowest Republican primary turnout in modern South Bend mayoral election history.Jack Colwell 2 cities, 2 mayor trends Howey Politics Indiana 1 September 2011 17 4 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110901.pdf 15 September 2019 Republican primary results Norris W. Curry, Jr. Republican Party (United States) 655 65.83 William F. Davis Republican Party (United States) 248 24.93 Wilson R. Taylor II Republican Party (United States) 92 9.25 995 100 General election During the race, Buttigieg was seen as the heavy favorite to win.Doyle Megan Mayoral winner promises change The Observer 9 November 2011 45 50 1 http://archives.nd.edu/observer/v45/2011-11-09_v45-050.pdf 4 May 2020Howey Brian A. Behind the Scenes at Butch Resigns Politics Indiana 20 October 2011 17 10 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI111020.pdf 8 September 2019 May 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504223634/https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI111020.pdf dead Howey Brian A. Potential mayoral race story lines Howey Politics Indiana 3 November 2011 17 12 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI111103.pdf 15 September 2019 While the Democratic nomination was roughly considered to be tantamount to election,Howey Brian Incumbent mayors eye dicey election season https://www.thenewsdispatch.com/opinion/guest_editorials/article_d57808cc-a6af-5e6a-8f03-8a7e47eeea21.html The Michigan City News Dispatch 17 September 2019 11 June 2011 making the general election largely pro forma, Buttigieg refused to take a victory for granted declaring that, “The political graveyard is filled with people who took it for granted".Jack Colwell How to campaign for an office you've already won Howey Politics Indiana 25 August 2011 17 3 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI110825.pdf 15 September 2019 During his primary campaign, Buttigieg had spent nearly all of the funds he had raised, subsequently justifying this by declaring, "We didn’t want to lose a squeaker and have a lot left in the tank." He continued to raise additional funds in the general election. Buttigieg stated that his top economic priority for South Bend was customer service, arguing that it was important for the city to provide a more efficient response to local businesses and businesses seeking to locate in the city. He believed that this could be accomplished by establishing a single point of contact for business services that would be tasked with communicating efficiently with businesses.Adams Samuel 2011 South Bend, Indiana Election http://bentonspiritnews.com/south-bend-indiana-election-p4369-1.htm Benton-Michiana Spirit News 7 September 2019 3 November 2011 He stated that a top priority for him as mayor would be partnering with the board and superintendent of the South Bend Community School Corporation to improve collaboration between the city government and the schools.Adams Samuel 2011 South Bend, Indiana Election http://bentonspiritnews.com/south-bend-indiana-election-p4369-1.htm bentonspiritnews.com Benton Spirit News 4 May 2020 3 November 2011 Curry issued a 13-point plan for economic development.Wayne Curry's 13 Pt. Plan for Economic Development http://waynecurry4mayor.com/economy.html waynecurry4mayor.com 28 April 2020 November 6, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201106234625/http://waynecurry4mayor.com/economy.html dead Curry also had plans for neighborhoods, education/children, and crime reduction.Wayne Curry for Mayor http://waynecurry4mayor.com/ waynecurry4mayor.com 28 April 2020 November 6, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201106185623/http://waynecurry4mayor.com/ dead Curry continued discussing plans to address abandoned properties.Molina Rich Buttigieg and Curry talk about their plans if elected mayor of South Bend https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Buttigieg_faces_Curry_in_South_Bend_mayoral_race_121286414.html www.wndu.com WNDU-TV 30 April 2020 en 4 May 2011 May 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110508004219/http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Buttigieg_faces_Curry_in_South_Bend_mayoral_race_121286414.html dead Joining both Curry and Buttigieg in the general election was Libertarian Party nominee Patrick M. Farrell. He argued that local politics was primarily responsible for what he called the "demise" of South Bend, faulting both of the major parties for this. In an op-ed published in the South Bend Tribune, Farrell wrote that he was running to, "be a steward of the people's trust".Farrell Patrick M. Libertarian wants to give South Bend residents a voice https://www.newspapers.com/image/511479668 Newspapers.com The South Bend Tribune 14 March 2021 en subscription 23 June 2011 In the midst of the campaign, Buttigieg spent two weeks away from the campaign trail because he was called to service in San Diego as part of his duties in the United States Navy Reserve. Buttigieg sought to run a general election campaign that was unified with the campaigns of candidates running in the coinciding council elections. A debate was held between the three candidates at Indiana University South Bend on October 27. The debate was sponsored by Indiana University South Bend's American Democracy Project and Political Science Club as well as the League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area.Jones Dorlita Mayoral Candidate Debate – Oct. 27 https://www.iusb.edu/news/?p=584 Indiana University South Bend 4 May 2020 en 25 October 2011Jones Dorlita Three Debates Planned https://www.iusb.edu/news/?p=859 Indiana University South Bend 4 May 2020 en 15 September 2011 Results Turnout in the general election was 20.29%.Aldag Austin The Local American Voter: Mayoral Election Turnout in Midsized American Cities Honors Projects January 2016 http://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/polisci_honproj/48 Illinois Wesleyan University 17 September 20192011 General Election Results http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2011 Indiana Secretary of State September 17, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20180808215348/http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2011 August 8, 2018 dead Buttigieg won all of the city's 91 voting precincts.Colwell Jack Rep. Fry was hit by a freight train Howey Politics Indiana 17 November 2011 17 14 https://www.in.gov/library/files/HPI111117.pdf 15 September 2019 These included several heavily Republican precincts in the city's 5th district. Some of western South Bend's heavily African American precincts gave Buttigieg some of his greatest levels of support in the general election.Doherty Tucker Pete Buttigieg lost black support between 2 mayoral runs, data shows https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/08/pete-buttigieg-black-voters-support-1395471 Politico 21 July 2019 8 July 2019 The election made Buttigieg, sworn in at 29 years of age, the youngest mayor, at the time, of a United States city with a population greater than 100,000.Shoemaker Thomas MAYORS ON THE RISE: PETE BUTTIGIEG http://nationswell.com/mayor-pete-buttigieg-south-bend-indiana/ Nation Swell 9 September 2019 13 January 2015Abigail Hess Meet 37-year-old Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg, who thinks he can become the youngest US president ever https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/22/pete-buttigieg-37-thinks-he-can-become-the-youngest-us-president.html CNBC 9 April 2019 22 March 2019Pittman Travis Who is Pete Buttigieg? https://www.kgw.com/article/news/who-is-pete-buttigieg/507-e5ed31d0-be01-4df0-ae65-189570b7def9 Associated Press KGW 9 September 2019 23 January 2019Presidential Candidates https://educationvotes.nea.org/presidential-candidates/ National Education Association 9 September 2019 March 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200304133826/https://educationvotes.nea.org/presidential-candidates/ dead Parrott Jeff Pete Buttigieg will not seek a third term as South Bend mayor https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/politics/pete-buttigieg-will-not-seek-a-third-term-as-south/article_0399eb60-365a-5f18-b98c-de8cc9010831.html South Bend Tribune 16 September 2019 18 December 2018 June 5, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190605065828/https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/politics/pete-buttigieg-will-not-seek-a-third-term-as-south/article_0399eb60-365a-5f18-b98c-de8cc9010831.html dead IN Focus: South Bend mayor takes first step toward run for President https://fox59.com/2019/01/27/in-focus-south-bend-mayor-takes-first-step-toward-run-for-president/ Associated Press Fox 59 WSBT-TV 17 September 2019 27 January 2019 Buttigieg also became the second-youngest mayor in South Bend history, after Schuyler Colfax III, who was elected mayor at age 28 in 1898.Sloma Tricia Pete Buttigieg becomes second youngest mayor in South Bend https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Pete_Buttigieg_becomes_second_youngest_mayor_in_South_Bend_133521918.html WNDU-TV 15 September 2019 9 November 2011 April 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190412173505/https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Pete_Buttigieg_becomes_second_youngest_mayor_in_South_Bend_133521918.html dead General election resultsHistorical Election Results https://indianavoters.in.gov/ENRHistorical/ElectionResults?year=2011 Indiana.gov Voter Portal 10 April 2019 Pete Buttigieg Democratic Party (United States) 10,991 73.85 Norris W. Curry Jr. Republican Party (United States) 2,884 19.38 Patrick M. Farrell Libertarian Party (United States) 1,008 6.77 14,883 100 See also Mayoralty of Pete Buttigieg References 2011 South Bend South Bend Category:Pete Buttigieg