2011 Philadelphia mayoral election

On December 22, 2010, Democratic Mayor Michael Nutter officially announced that he would seek re-election.

[3] With the backing of health unions [4] and the Black Clergy,[5] Nutter was favored by a wide margin to win re-election.

Having spent time in federal prison for tax evasion, he described his plans to work toward finding jobs for convicts after their release.

[8] Results by ward votes The Republican primary election saw two candidate vying for office.

[10] In March 2011, former Democrat Karen Brown announced her bid to run as a Republican in the upcoming mayoral election.

Democratic primary results by ward
Nutter
  • 50%-60%
  • 60%-70%
  • 70%-80%
  • 80%-90%
  • 90%-100%
Republican primary results by ward
Brown
  • 50%-60%
  • 60%-70%
  • 70%-80%
Featherman
  • 50%-60%
  • 60%-70%
  • 70%-80%
Tie
  • Tie