Cory Mason
Cory Mason | |
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58th Mayor of Racine, Wisconsin | |
Assumed office November 7, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Dennis Wiser (acting) John Dickert (elected) |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 66th district | |
In office January 7, 2013 – January 15, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Samantha Kerkman |
Succeeded by | Greta Neubauer |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 62nd district | |
In office January 3, 2007 – January 7, 2013 | |
Preceded by | John Lehman |
Succeeded by | Tom Weatherston |
Personal details | |
Born | Cory D. Mason IV January 25, 1973 Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Rebecca Mason[1] |
Children | 3[1] |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Cory D. Mason IV (born January 25, 1973) is a Democratic Party politician and the mayor of Racine, Wisconsin. From 2007 to 2018, Mason served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the city of Racine and eastern Racine County.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Mason was born in Racine and graduated from Case High School. He then received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[3]
During the 2000 presidential election, Mason was listed as a Wisconsin state co-chair of GoreNet.[4] GoreNet was a young Americans focused group that supported the Al Gore campaign with a focus on grassroots and online organizing as well as hosting small dollar donor events.[5]
Wisconsin State Assembly
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While in the assembly, Mason served as the ranking Assembly Democratic member of the Assembly Committee on Environment and Forestry, the Joint Legislative Council, and Joint Survey Committee on Retirement Systems. He also served on the Assembly Committee on Tourism.[1]
Mason was named the 2009-2010 Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association for his support of Wisconsin's technical colleges. Other awards include the 2014 Children's Champion Policy Award from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, the 2013 Friend of the UW Award by the United Council of UW Students, and the River Champion Award by the River Alliance of Wisconsin. Mason was named 2012 Legislator of the Year by the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin and was named to the Conservation Honor Roll for 2011-2012 by the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters. He was also given an Award of Merit by the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education.[1]
Mayoral candidacy
[edit]Mason ran for mayor of Racine in 2017 for a special election to complete the term of the previous mayor, John Dickert. Mason won with the largest share of votes in both the primary and general elections.[6][7]
Mayoralty
[edit]Mason's mayoral administration has thus far resulted in increased residential and commercial development such as the Gold Medal Loft project in Uptown Racine[8] and the construction of apartments at the former Walker Manufacturing site along the shores of Lake Michigan in Downtown Racine.[9] Mason has also overseen downtown investment from global technology company Foxconn.[10]
He was re-elected in 2019 and 2023.[11][12]
Electoral history
[edit]Wisconsin Assembly 62nd District (2006, 2008, 2010)
[edit]Year | Election | Date | Elected | Defeated | Total | Plurality | ||||||
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2006 | General[13] | Nov. 7 | Cory Mason | Democratic | 10,302 | 52.37% | Van H. Wanggaard | Rep. | 9,363 | 47.60% | 19,671 | 939 |
2008 | General[14] | Nov. 4 | Cory Mason (inc) | Democratic | 17,892 | 84.54% | Keith R. Deschler | Lib. | 3,217 | 15.20% | 21,164 | 14,675 |
2010 | General[15] | Nov. 2 | Cory Mason (inc) | Democratic | 10,455 | 53.78% | Chris Wright | Rep. | 8,572 | 44.10% | 19,439 | 1,883 |
Tony Decubellis | Lib. | 403 | 2.07% |
Wisconsin Assembly 66th District (2012, 2014, 2016)
[edit]Year | Election | Date | Elected | Defeated | Total | Plurality | ||||||
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2012 | General[16] | Nov. 7 | Cory Mason | Democratic | 16,830 | 98.65% | 17,060 | 16,600 | ||||
2014 | General[17] | Nov. 4 | Cory Mason (inc) | Democratic | 12,062 | 80.73% | George Meyers | Lib. | 2,781 | 18.61% | 14,942 | 9,281 |
2016 | General[18] | Nov. 8 | Cory Mason (inc) | Democratic | 13,526 | 81.32% | George Meyers | Lib. | 3,107 | 18.68% | 16,633 | 10,419 |
Racine Mayor (2017, 2019, 2023)
[edit]Year | Election | Date | Elected | Defeated | Total | Plurality | ||||||
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2017 | Primary[19] | Sep. 19 | Cory Mason | Democratic | 2,896 | 38.54% | Sandy Weidner | Ind. | 2,496 | 33.22% | 7,514 | 400 |
Melvin Hargrove | Ind. | 1,690 | 22.49% | |||||||||
Wally Rendon | Dem. | 231 | 3.07% | |||||||||
Fabi Maldonaldo | Grn. | 180 | 2.40% | |||||||||
Austin K. Rodriguez | Dem. | 21 | 0.28% | |||||||||
Special | Oct. 17 | Cory Mason | Democratic | 5,456 | 55.40% | Sandy Weidner | Ind. | 4,392 | 44.60% | 9,848 | 1,064 | |
2019 | General[11] | Apr. 2 | Cory Mason (inc) | Democratic | 6,243 | 72.09% | Sandy Weidner (write-in) | Ind. | 2,417 | 27.91% | 8,660 | 3,826 |
2023 | Primary[20] | Feb. 21 | Cory Mason (inc) | Democratic | 3,607 | 42.62% | Henry Perez | Ind. | 2,561 | 30.26% | 8,464 | 1,046 |
Jim DeMatthew | Dem. | 2,274 | 26.87% | |||||||||
General[12] | Apr. 4 | Cory Mason (inc) | Democratic | 8,596 | 57.08% | Henry Perez | Ind. | 6,376 | 42.34% | 15,060 | 2,220 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Meet Representative Cory Mason". Wayback Machine/Wisconsin State Assembly. Archived from the original on 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
- ^ Sari Lesk (2017-11-07). "UPDATE: Mason's Assembly seat to be filled by special election". Racine Journal Times. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2017-2018,' Biographical Sketch of Cory Mason, pg. 89
- ^ "GoreNet State Co-Chairs". Gore 2000. 15 August 2000. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "GoreNet: A Network of Young Americans Dedicated to Al Gore President". Gore 2000. 15 August 2000. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Patrick Leary (2017-03-28). "Mayor Dickert to step down; taking role with water advocacy group". Racine Journal Times. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
- ^ Patrick Marley (2017-10-18). "State Rep. Cory Mason wins Racine mayor's race". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
- ^ Burke, Michael (2017-10-25). "Going for a Gold Medal; $17M Uptown-area redevelopment planned". Racine Journal Times. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
- ^ Burke, Michael (2017-12-05). "With video: Racine unveils details of $50 million lakefront development". Racine Journal Times. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
- ^ Romell, Rick; Taschler, Joe (2018-10-02). "Foxconn purchases downtown Racine property as part of 'Smart City' plans across state". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
- ^ a b Statement of Votes Cast (Report). Racine County Clerk. 2019-04-02. p. 79. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
- ^ a b Election Summary Report - Racine County - April 4, 2023 (Report). Racine County Clerk. April 4, 2023. p. 15. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ Results of Fall General Election - 11/07/2006 (Report). Wisconsin State Elections Board. December 11, 2006. p. 32. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.
- ^ Results of Fall General Election - 11/04/2008 (Report). Wisconsin State Elections Board. December 1, 2008. p. 30. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.
- ^ Results of Fall General Election - 11/02/2010 (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. December 1, 2010. p. 24. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential and General Election - 11/6/2012 (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. December 26, 2012. p. 24. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2014 General Election - 11/4/2014 (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. November 26, 2014. p. 23. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Wisconsin Elections Commission.
- ^ Canvass Results for 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016 (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. December 22, 2016. pp. 23–24. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Unofficial Election Results for September 19, 2017 (Report). Racine County, Wisconsin. September 19, 2017. p. 1. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Election Summary Report - Racine County - February 21, 2023 (Report). Racine County Clerk. February 21, 2023. p. 2. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
External links
[edit]- City of Racine - Mayor Cory Mason - official government website
- Cory Mason for Mayor - official campaign website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Cory Mason
- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign