1985 Burlington mayoral election

The 1985 Burlington mayoral election was held March 5, 1985. Incumbent Mayor Bernie Sanders won with 56.09% of the popular vote against Democratic nominee Brian D. Burns, independent Diane Gallagher, and various other minor candidates.

1985 Burlington mayoral election
March 5, 1985
 
Nominee Bernie Sanders Brian D. Burns Diane Gallagher
Party Independent Democratic Independent
Popular vote 5,760 3,275 1,234
Percentage 55.32% 31.45% 11.85%

Results by city council distric
Sanders:
  Sanders—50-60%
  Sanders—60-70%
  Sanders—70-80%

Tied:
  Tied—39%

Mayor of Burlington before election

Bernie Sanders
Independent

Elected Mayor of Burlington

Bernie Sanders
Independent

Gallagher initially sought the nomination of the Republican Party, but later became an independent candidate. William Murray and Richard Sartelle sought the Republican nomination, but the Republican caucus voted unanimously to not nominate a candidate. Sartelle also unsuccessfully sought the nomination of the Liberty Union Party which also chose to not nominate a candidate.

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