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Robert W. Puente (Wisconsin)
Robert Puente was a member of the Milwaukee Common Council in Wisconsin, representing District 9. He was elected to the council in 2004.[1] Puente was defeated by Chantia Lewis in the general election on April 5, 2016.
Biography
Puente received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Mount Senario College and graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy and the Police Staff & Command Program at Northwestern University. Puente was with the Milwaukee Police Department for 27 years.[1]
Elections
2016
The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, held elections for mayor and city council on April 5, 2016. A primary election took place on February 16, 2016. All 15 city council seats were up for election. Chantia Lewis defeated incumbent Robert W. Puente in the Milwaukee City Council District 9 general election.[2]
| Milwaukee City Council District 9, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Chantia Lewis |
53.25% | 4,668 |
| Robert W. Puente Incumbent | 46.28% | 4,057 |
| Write-in votes | 0.47% | 41 |
| Total Votes | 8,766 | |
| Source: City of Milwaukee, "Spring Election Official Results," April 11, 2016 | ||
| Milwaukee City Council District 9, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Robert W. Puente Incumbent |
42.57% | 1,831 |
| Chantia Lewis |
20.30% | 873 |
| Martin Mac Weddle | 18.74% | 806 |
| David D. King | 7.18% | 309 |
| Penny Sikora | 6.37% | 274 |
| Frank Emanuele Jr. | 4.53% | 195 |
| Write-in votes | 0.3% | 13 |
| Total Votes | 4,301 | |
| Source: City of Milwaukee, "2016 Spring Primary Final Results," February 19, 2016 | ||
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Milwaukee Common Council, District 9 2004 – 2016 |
Succeeded by Chantia Lewis |
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State of Wisconsin Madison (capital) |
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