1896 Milwaukee mayoral election

1896 Milwaukee mayoral election
April 8, 1896
 
Nominee William C. Rauschenberger Glenway Maxon Henry Smith
Party Republican Democratic Populist
Popular vote 17,917 15,377 9,121
Percentage 41.82% 35.89% 21.29%

Mayor before election

John C. Koch
Republican

Elected mayor

William C. Rauschenberger
Republican

An election for Mayor of Milwaukee was held on April 8, 1896. Milwaukee Common Council president William C. Rauschenberger was elected with 42% of the vote.

Candidates included Milwaukee Common Council president William C. Rauschenberger, attorney Glenway Maxon, former congressman Henry Smith, and Socialist John Pfluger.