Cory Mason

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Cory H. 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.[1]

Early life and education

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.[2]

During the 2000 presidential election, Mason was listed as a Wisconsin state co-chair of GoreNet.[3] 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.[4]

Wisconsin State Assembly

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Mason in 2009
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Mason (left) shaking hands with Governor Jim Doyle in 2009
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Mason in 2018

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.[5]

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.[5]

Mayoral candidacy

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

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

Wisconsin Assembly 62nd District (2006–2010)

Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality
2006 General[13] Nov. 7 Cory Mason valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 10,302 52.37% Van H. Wanggaard valign="top" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" | Rep. 9,363 47.60% 19,671 939
2008 General[14] Nov. 4 Cory Mason (inc) valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 17,892 84.54% Keith R. Deschler valign="top" style="background:Template:Party color" | Lib. 3,217 15.20% 21,164 14,675
2010 General[15] Nov. 2 Cory Mason (inc) valign="top" rowspan="2" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 10,455 53.78% Chris Wright valign="top" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading" | Rep. 8,572 44.10% 19,439 1,883
Tony Decubellis valign="top" style="background:Template:Party color" | Lib. 403 2.07%

Wisconsin Assembly 66th District (2012–2016)

Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality
2012 General[16] Nov. 7 Cory Mason valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 16,830 98.65% --unopposed-- 17,060 16,600
2014 General[17] Nov. 4 Cory Mason (inc) valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 12,062 80.73% George Meyers valign="top" style="background:Template:Party color" | Lib. 2,781 18.61% 14,942 9,281
2016 General[18] Nov. 8 Cory Mason (inc) valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 13,526 81.32% George Meyers valign="top" style="background:Template:Party color" | Lib. 3,107 18.68% 16,633 10,419

Racine Mayor (2017–2023)

Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality
2017 Primary[19] Sep. 19 Cory Mason valign="top" rowspan="5" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 2,896 38.54% Sandy Weidner valign="top" Template:Party shading/Independent | Ind. 2,496 33.22% 7,514 400
Melvin Hargrove valign="top" Template:Party shading/Independent | Ind. 1,690 22.49%
Wally Rendon valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Dem. 231 3.07%
Fabi Maldonaldo Grn. 180 2.40%
Austin K. Rodriguez valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Dem. 21 0.28%
Special Oct. 17 Cory Mason valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 5,456 55.40% Sandy Weidner valign="top" Template:Party shading/Independent | Ind. 4,392 44.60% 9,848 1,064
2019 General[11] Apr. 2 Cory Mason (inc) valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 6,243 72.09% Sandy Weidner (write-in) valign="top" Template:Party shading/Independent | Ind. 2,417 27.91% 8,660 3,826
2023 Primary[20] Feb. 21 Cory Mason (inc) rowspan="2" valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 3,607 42.62% Henry Perez valign="top" Template:Party shading/Independent | Ind. 2,561 30.26% 8,464 1,046
Jim DeMatthew valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Dem. 2,274 26.87%
General[12] Apr. 4 Cory Mason (inc) valign="top" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" | Democratic 8,596 57.08% Henry Perez valign="top" Template:Party shading/Independent | Ind. 6,376 42.34% 15,060 2,220

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