Election Results and Trends in Milwaukee, WI
In the last Presidential election, Milwaukee, WI voted predominantly Democrat, with 54.9% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 43.5% of voters in Milwaukee voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.6%. Based on these voting patterns, Milwaukee is considered a slightly leaning liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 153rd out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Milwaukee ranks 172nd out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Milwaukee's voting trend in Presidential elections over the last 25 years has strongly favored the Democrat Party. The city has consistently voted for Democrat candidates, including Bill Clinton in 1996, Al Gore (2000), John Kerry (2004), Barack Obama (2008 and 2012), Hillary Clinton (2016), and Joe Biden (2020). Milwaukee's urban demographic, industrial base, and labor union presence have contributed to this inclination toward liberal politics.
Local Elections
In city-level elections, Milwaukee has also maintained a predominantly Democrat leadership throughout the last 25 years. Mayors such as John Norquist, Tom Barrett, and others have represented the Democrat Party, focusing on urban revitalization, economic development, and social welfare.