The 2021 mayoral election in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was held on November 2, 2021. Two-term incumbent mayor Eric Papenfuse, a member of the Democratic Party, ran for a third term, but lost the re-nomination to City Council President Wanda Williams. On September 15, 2021, Papenfuse formally announced that he would run a write-in campaign in the November general election. Williams won the general election against Papenfuse by more than a 2–1 margin.
Background Eric Papenfuse was first elected mayor of Harrisburg in 2013. He was re-elected to a second term in 2017.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee Wanda Williams, City Council President
Eliminated in primary Otto Banks, former City Councilman Kevyn Knox, General Manager of Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center Eric Papenfuse, incumbent Mayor Dave Schankweiler, businessman
Withdrew
Lewis Butts Jr., perennial candidate
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Tim Rowbottom, businessman
Results
General election Results
See also
2021 United States elections List of mayors of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
References
External links Official campaign websites