2022 Pensacola mayoral election

The 2022 Pensacola mayoral election took place on August 23, 2022, to elect the mayor of Pensacola. Local entrepreneur and businessman D. C. Reeves was elected during the primary by earning the majority, 7,682 votes (51.11%), against three opponents, Jewell Cannada-Wynn, Sherri Myers and Steven Sharp. Because Reeves earned the majority in the primary, there was no runoff on November 8, and Reeves took office on November 22, when incumbent Mayor Grover C. Robinson IV stepped down after one term.[1] At age 38, Reeves became the youngest Pensacolian to hold the office in 101 years.[2]

2022 Pensacola mayoral election

← 2018 August 23, 2022 2026 →
 
Candidate D. C. Reeves Jewel Cannada-Wynn
Popular vote 7,682 3,003
Percentage 51.11% 19.98%

 
Candidate Steve Sharp Sherri Myers
Popular vote 2,408 1,936
Percentage 16.02% 12.88%

Mayor before election

Grover C. Robinson IV
Republican

Elected Mayor

D. C. Reeves
Republican

Candidates

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Debates

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On March 15, 2022, the East Hill Neighborhood Association hosted a forum with candidates Cannada-Wynn, Hillburn, Horton, Reeves, and Sharp.[17]

On May 26, 2022, Women for Responsible Legislation hosted a forum with candidates Cannada-Wynn, Myers, Reeves, and Sharp.[18]

Results

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2022 Pensacola mayoral primary election
Candidate Votes %
D. C. Reeves 7,680 51.13%
Jewel Cannada-Wynn 3,000 19.97%
Steve Sharp 2,407 16.02%
Sherri Myers 1,935 12.88%
Total votes 15,022 100.0%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Little, Jim. "Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson announces he's not running for re-election in 2022". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "Mayor-Elect D.C. Reeves Announces Transition Team Lead". The Pulse. August 25, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  3. ^ Kennedy, Emma. "Former Pensacola City Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn pre-files for mayor seat". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "News". EscambiaVotes. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  5. ^ "Candidate Reports". www.voterfocus.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  6. ^ "Candidate Reports". www.voterfocus.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  7. ^ Journal, Pensacola News. "Meet the candidates running for Pensacola mayor, City Council District 2 and county judge". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  8. ^ "LinkedIn".
  9. ^ WEAR Staff (August 3, 2021). "Former Sheriff Morgan withdraws from Pensacola mayoral race". WEAR. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  10. ^ "Sherri F. Myers | City of Pensacola, Florida Official Website". www.cityofpensacola.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  11. ^ Little, Jim. "Pensacola Councilwoman Sherri Myers looks to 'leave no one behind' as she runs for mayor". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  12. ^ "About D.C. Reeves – DC Reeves for Mayor of Pensacola". Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  13. ^ Little, Jim. "Perfect Plain Brewing Co. owner D.C. Reeves files to run for mayor of Pensacola". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  14. ^ "Candidate Reports". www.voterfocus.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  15. ^ "Steve Sharp for Mayor of Pensacola". www.stevesharpformayor.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  16. ^ Little, Jim. "Former ECSO Deputy Steven Sharp files to run for mayor of Pensacola". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  17. ^ Journal, Pensacola News. "Meet the candidates running for Pensacola mayor, City Council District 2 and county judge". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  18. ^ Morrison, Jeremy. "Mayoral Forum: In Search of a Vision – Rick's Blog". Retrieved May 31, 2022.
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