1996 Fresno mayoral election

The 2000 Fresno mayoral election was held on March 26, 2000 to elect the mayor of Fresno, California. It saw the reelection of Jim Patterson.

Fresno mayoral election, 1996

March 26, 1996[1]

Candidate Jim Patterson Michael Erin Woody Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Popular vote 36,281 24,531 Percentage 53.0% 35.8%

Mayor before election Jim Patterson Republican Elected Mayor Jim Patterson Republican

Since Patterson won a majority in the first round, no runoff was required.

Municipal elections in California are officially non-partisan.

Results

Results[1]

Candidate		Votes	%
Jim Patterson (incumbent)		36,281	53.0
Michael Erin Woody		24,531	35.8
James "Jim" Lanas		2,125	3.1
Lewis A. Jackson		1,901	2.7
Randy Risner		1,201	1.7
Johnny Nelum		1,068	1.5
Michael Eagles		763	1.1
Lawrence A. Cano		558	0.8
Mauro Buzz Gugliemo		2	0.0
Frank Ramirez		0	0.0
Unqualified write-ins		20	0.0
Total votes		68,450

References

1. "STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 26, 1996 IN THE COUNTY OF FRESNO STATE OF CALIFORNIA". Fresno County. Retrieved September 30, 2019.