2000 Fort Lauderdale mayoral election
March 14, 2000
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The 2000 Fort Lauderdale mayoral election took place on March 14, 2000. Incumbent Mayor Jim Naugle ran for re-election to a fourth term. He was only challenged by Anthony G. Evans, Jr., a minister and pharmacy manager.
Naugle was endorsed for re-election by the Miami Herald and the Sun Sentinel. The Sentinel noted that "Naugle's brand of populism has played well with the voters of Fort Lauderdale,"[1] and the Herald observed that he "has taken a conservative approach to redevelopment, serving as a questioning voice even when he cannot build a consensus,"[2]
Naugle ultimately defeated Evans in a landslide, winning re-election with 80 percent of the vote.[3]
Primary election
Candidates
- Jim Naugle, incumbent Mayor[4]
- Anthony G. Evans, Jr., minister, pharmacy manager[5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Jim Naugle (inc.) | 17,857 | 79.55% | |
| Nonpartisan | Anthony G. Evans, Jr. | 4,590 | 20.45% | |
| Total votes | 22,447 | 100.00% | ||
References
- ^ "Pick Naugle, Smith, Moore, Latona". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. March 9, 2000. p. 23A. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ "The Herald Recommends". Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. February 28, 2000. p. 12B. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Wallman, Brittany (March 15, 2000). "Hutchinson ousts Latona for seat on City Commission". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 5B. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Huriash, Lisa J. (January 4, 2000). "Incumbents off to quick start". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 3B. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Wallman, Brittany (October 1, 1999). "Minister, 20, to run for mayor". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 4B. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ "PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY - BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA - MARCH 14, 2000". Broward County Supervisor of Elections. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2025.