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1991 Hamilton, Ontario, municipal election
Canadian municipal election
Canadian municipal election
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| election_name | Hamilton Municipal Election, 1991 | |
| flag_image | Flag_of_Hamilton.svg | |
| country | Canada | |
| type | presidential | |
| previous_election | 1988 Hamilton, Ontario, municipal election | |
| previous_year | 1988 | |
| next_election | 1994 Hamilton, Ontario, municipal election | |
| next_year | 1994 | |
| election_date | November 12, 1991 | |
| image1 | [[File:MayorRobertMorrow (cropped).png | x175px]] |
| candidate1 | Bob Morrow | |
| color1 | 9BDDFF | |
| popular_vote1 | 68,374 | |
| percentage1 | 75.35% | |
| image2 | BH | |
| candidate2 | Brian Hinkley | |
| color2 | FF7F00 | |
| popular_vote2 | 17,143 | |
| percentage2 | 18.89% | |
| map_size | 300px | |
| title | Mayor | |
| before_election | Bob Morrow | |
| after_election | Bob Morrow |
The 1991 Hamilton municipal election was a municipal election held on November 12, 1994, to select one regional chairman, one mayor, two aldermen for each of the city's eight wards for a total of sixteen members of the Hamilton, Ontario City Council, and members of both English and French public and Catholic school boards. This election marked one of the most stunning turnovers in local history, with four incumbent aldermen being defeated by political newcomers, and Ward 3 Alderman Brian Hinkley being soundly defeated in his bid for the mayoralty against incumbent Mayor Bob Morrow.
Regional chairman election
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| 1991, Metro, B1. |
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Mayoral election
In late October, an article ran in the Hamilton Spectator critiquing the mayor for what was perceived as political self-aggrandizing while noting that his 1988–1991 term was marked by successes for the city. In the piece, Morrow noted that he felt his strongest competition would come from Ward 3 Alderman Brian Hinkley, a New Democrat with an extensive record at city hall.
In early debates, most notably one hosted by Hamilton's Junior Chamber of Commerce, Hinkley was an aggressive opponent of Morrow's leadership style, accusing the mayor of "over-promising and under-delivering to the community." Morrow attacked Hinkley for his ties to the New Democrats and his stance on the Red Hill Valley Parkway.
Hinkley focused his campaign on the lack of real choice offered to Hamiltonian voters in past elections, even running with the slogan, "This time you have a real choice." Widely critiqued in local media for leading what was known as the "Gang of Four" New Democratic caucus on council, Hinkley gained a reputation as a strong worker with community-based issues, relating well with constituents and ensuring that Hamilton's marginalized people had a voice at the decision making table.
For his part in the race, Michael Baldasaro attempted to repeat his 1988 success, garnering over 7,500 votes against Morrow. Baldasaro announced he would be creating political trading cards for his campaign, though there was no follow-up as to the status of the project. Though he was contesting the mayoral election, a disciple of his Church of the Universe sought election in Ward 6, dividing Baldasro and campaign manager Walter Tucker's attention.
Political newcomer Bill Jones as, at the time, a 30-year-old employee of Dofasco, was less than enthusiastic about his chances, telling the Spectator he did not expect to win, rather make a statement about the state of Hamilton's politics at the time. Jones was not affiliated with any political party, and had not sought elected office before entering the race for mayor. An advocate of more direct democracy, Jones wanted to cut the mayor's salary and put constituent needs ahead of political goals. When asked why he did not seek the open aldermanic seat in Ward 3 where he lived, Jones said that he felt the mayor would have more say.
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| Hamilton Spectator, Wednesday, November 13, 1991, Metro, B1. |
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City council election
Ward One (West Hamilton-McMaster)
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| Note 2: All Hamilton municipal elections are officially non-partisan. |
| Note 3: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) |
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Ward Two (Downtown)
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| Note 2: All Hamilton municipal elections are officially non-partisan. |
| Note 3: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) |
| and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. |
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| Wednesday, November 13, 1991, Metro, B2. |
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Ward Three (East Hamilton-Stipley)
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| Note 2: All Hamilton municipal elections are officially non-partisan. |
| Note 3: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) |
| and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. |
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| Hamilton Spectator, November 13, 1991, Metro, B1. |
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Ward Four (East Hamilton-Barton)
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| Note 2: Wilson was elected in a 1990 by-election. |
| Note 3: All Hamilton municipal elections are officially non-partisan. |
| Note 4: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) |
| and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. |
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| November 13, 1991, Metro, B2. |
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Ward Five (Red Hill-Rosedale)
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| Note 2: All Hamilton municipal elections are officially non-partisan. |
| Note 3: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) |
| and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. |
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| November 13, 1991, Metro, B2. |
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Ward Six (East Mountain)
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| Note 2: Formosi, Charters, and Eleveid all contested a 1990 November by-election. |
| Note 3: All Hamilton municipal elections are officially non-partisan. |
| Note 4: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) |
| and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. |
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| November 13, 1991, Metro, B2. |
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Ward Seven (Central Mountain)
|- !rowspan="2" colspan="2"|Candidate !colspan="3"|Popular vote |- ! Votes ! % ! ±%
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| Note 2: All Hamilton municipal elections are officially non-partisan. |
| Note 3: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) |
| and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. |
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| November 13, 1991, Metro, B2. |
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[[Ward 8 (Hamilton, Ontario)|Ward Eight]] (West Mountain)
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| Note 2: All Hamilton municipal elections are officially non-partisan. |
| Note 3: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) |
| and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates. |
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| November 13, 1991, Metro, B2. |
| } |
References
References
- Emila Casella, "Heads Roll", ''Hamilton Spectator'', Wednesday, November 13, 1991, News, A1.
- Jim Poling. "Voters performed selective surgery at ballot box", ''Hamilton Spectator'', Wednesday, November 13, 1991.
- Ken Peters. "Ribbon cutting belies backroom boosterism", ''Hamilton Spectator'', Monday, October 21, 1991, Metro, B1/B2.
- Ken Peters. "First shots fired in municipal campaign battles", ''Hamilton Spectator'', Tuesday, October 22, 1991, B1.
- Ken Peters. "Candidate would be a 'working' mayor", ''Hamilton Spectator'', Tuesday, October 22, 1991, Metro, B1.
- Ken Peters. "Pot-puffing candidate could be a spoiler", ''Hamilton Spectator'', Wednesday, October 23, 1991, Metro, B1.
- Ken Peters. "Steelworker banking on blue-collar image", ''Hamilton Spectator'', Thursday, October 24, 1991, Metro, B1.
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