2010 Sioux Falls mayoral election
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The 2010 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on April 27, 2010, following a primary election on April 13, 2010. Incumbent Mayor Dave Munson was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term. Six candidates ran to succeed him, with City Councilmember Kermit Staggers narrowly placing first in the primary with 24.9 percent of the vote, followed by former bank executive Mike Huether, who won 24.7 percent. In the ensuing general election, Huether defeated Staggers by a wide margin, winning his first term, 57–43 percent.
Primary election
Candidates
- Kermit Staggers, City Councilmember, former State Senator[1]
- Mike Huether, former bank executive[2]
- Vernon Brown, City Councilmember, 2006 candidate for Mayor[3]
- J. Pat Costello, City Councilmember[3]
- Bill Peterson, former State House Majority Leader[4]
- Janoct Ajda, pipeline worker, businessman[5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Kermit Staggers | 7,364 | 24.87% | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Huether | 7,315 | 24.71% | |
| Nonpartisan | Vernon Brown | 5,926 | 20.02% | |
| Nonpartisan | J. Pat Costello | 4,829 | 16.31% | |
| Nonpartisan | Bill Peterson | 4,015 | 13.56% | |
| Nonpartisan | Janoct Ajda | 156 | 0.53% | |
| Total votes | 29,605 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Mike Huether | 18,264 | 56.66% | |
| Nonpartisan | Kermit Staggers | 13,969 | 43.34% | |
| Total votes | 32,233 | 100.00% | ||
References
- ^ Ellis, Jonathan (December 2, 2009). "Tax relief drives bid". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 3A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Kranz, David (June 10, 2009). "Bank VP to vie for city's top job". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 1B. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Martin, Jeff (October 10, 2009). "Six expected to run for mayor's seat". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 3A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Ellis, Jonathan (October 14, 2009). "Race for mayor begins". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 4A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Swenson, Rob (March 24, 2010). "Voters to elect city's new 'CEO' on April 13". Sioux Falls Business Journal. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 8. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Sioux Falls SD - City/School Election - April 13, 2010". Sioux Falls City Clerk. April 15, 2010. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ "City of Sioux Falls SD - Secondary (Runoff) Election - April 27, 2010". Sioux Falls City Clerk. April 29, 2010. Retrieved July 4, 2025.