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.
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.'Wisconsin Blue Book 2017-2018,' Biographical Sketch of Cory Mason, pg. 89
During the 2000 presidential election, Mason was listed as a Wisconsin state co-chair of GoreNet. 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.
Wisconsin State Assembly
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.
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.
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.
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 and the construction of apartments at the former Walker Manufacturing site along the shores of Lake Michigan in Downtown Racine. Mason has also overseen downtown investment from global technology company Foxconn.
He was re-elected in 2019 and 2023.
Electoral history
Wisconsin Assembly 62nd District (2006–2010) Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality 2006 General Democratic 10,302 52.37% Rep. 9,363 47.60% 19,671 939 2008 General Democratic 17,892 84.54% Lib. 3,217 15.20% 21,164 14,675 2010 General Democratic 10,455 53.78% Rep. 8,572 44.10% 19,439 1,883 Lib. 403 2.07%
Wisconsin Assembly 66th District (2012–2016)
Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality 2012 General Democratic 16,830 98.65% --unopposed-- 17,060 16,600 2014 General Democratic 12,062 80.73% Lib. 2,781 18.61% 14,942 9,281 2016 General Democratic 13,526 81.32% Lib. 3,107 18.68% 16,633 10,419
Racine Mayor (2017–2023)
Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality 2017 Primary Democratic 2,896 38.54% Ind. 2,496 33.22% 7,514 400 Ind. 1,690 22.49% Dem. 231 3.07% Grn. 180 2.40% Dem. 21 0.28% Special Democratic 5,456 55.40% Ind. 4,392 44.60% 9,848 1,064 2019 General Democratic 6,243 72.09% Ind. 2,417 27.91% 8,660 3,826 2023 Primary Democratic 3,607 42.62% Ind. 2,561 30.26% 8,464 1,046 Dem. 2,274 26.87% General Democratic 8,596 57.08% Ind. 6,376 42.34% 15,060 2,220
References
External links City of Racine - Mayor Cory Mason - official government website Cory Mason for Mayor - official campaign website
Follow the Money - Cory Mason 2008 2006 campaign contributions Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign