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Sherman Morton
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Sherman Morton was a 2016 nonpartisan candidate for District 2 of the Milwaukee City Council in Wisconsin. He was defeated by Chevy Johnson in the general election on April 5, 2016.
Biography
Morton's professional experience includes working as an aide for Councilman Joe Davis Sr.[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. Chevy Johnson defeated Sherman Morton in the Milwaukee City Council District 2 general election.[2]
| Milwaukee City Council District 2, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Chevy Johnson |
52.12% | 4,583 |
| Sherman Morton | 47.32% | 4,161 |
| Write-in votes | 0.57% | 50 |
| Total Votes | 8,794 | |
| Source: City of Milwaukee, "Spring Election Official Results," April 11, 2016 | ||
| Milwaukee City Council District 2, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Chevy Johnson |
38.03% | 1,436 |
| Sherman Morton |
23.33% | 881 |
| Larresa Taylor | 15.36% | 580 |
| Keith Bailey | 11.84% | 447 |
| Tracey Dent | 11.04% | 417 |
| Write-in votes | 0.4% | 15 |
| Total Votes | 3,776 | |
| Source: City of Milwaukee, "2016 Spring Primary Final Results," February 19, 2016 | ||
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See also
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Municipal elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
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