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2017 Harrisburg mayoral election

2017 Harrisburg mayoral election

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The 2017 mayoral election in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was held on November 7, 2017, and resulted in incumbent mayor Eric Papenfuse, a member of the Democratic Party, being re-elected to a second term.[1]

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Background

Eric Papenfuse was elected mayor of Harrisburg in 2013.[1]

Campaign

Papenfuse was challenged in the Democratic primary by Lewis Butts, political newcomer Anthony Harrell, former police officer Jennie Jenkins, and former Harrisburg City Council president Gloria Martin-Roberts.[2] A debate featuring the Democratic primary candidates was held on May 2, 2017.[3]

Papenfuse was unopposed in the general election.[1]

Results

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References

  1. [1]
    McKelvey, Wallace (November 8, 2017). "Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse reelected in uncontested race". Penn Live. Retrieved December 25, 2018.
  2. [2]
    Vendel, Christine (May 17, 2017). "Harrisburg mayor hangs on to Democratic nomination in hard-fought race". Penn Live. Retrieved December 25, 2018.
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    McKelvey, Wallace (May 3, 2017). "'That's entertaining': 5 memorable moments from Harrisburg's mayoral debate". Penn Live. Retrieved December 25, 2018.
  4. [4]
    "Election Results for City Mayor". Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Retrieved December 25, 2018.


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