Matthew Elder (Wisconsin)

Matthew Elder ran in a special election to the Milwaukee Common Council to represent District 5 in Wisconsin. He lost in the special general election on November 6, 2018.

Elections

See also: Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2018)

Nikiya Harris Dodd defeated Matthew Elder in the special general election for Milwaukee Common Council District 5 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nikiya Harris Dodd (Nonpartisan)	67.3	9,670
	Submit photo	Matthew Elder (Nonpartisan)	31.9	4,578
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	122

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,370 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Nikiya Harris Dodd and Matthew Elder defeated Eva Roberson, Brian Merkel, and Tonda Thompson in the special primary for Milwaukee Common Council District 5 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nikiya Harris Dodd (Nonpartisan)	46.7	2,466
✔	Submit photo	Matthew Elder (Nonpartisan)	19.2	1,016
	Submit photo	Eva Roberson (Nonpartisan)	13.2	699
	Submit photo	Brian Merkel (Nonpartisan)	12.2	646
	Submit photo	Tonda Thompson (Nonpartisan)	8.6	456

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,283
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