Misty Buscher
57th Mayor of Springfield
Assumed office
May 5, 2023
Preceded byJim Langfelder
Personal details
Born1970 or 1971 (age 52–53)
Carrollton, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (before 2016)
Republican (2016–present)
SpouseMike
Children2
EducationLincoln Land Community College

Misty Buscher (born 1970/1971)[1] is the mayor of Springfield, Illinois, the state capital and seat of Sangamon County. She is the second female mayor in the history of Springfield.[2]

Early life

Buscher was born to Charles and Veronica Tozer[1] in Carrolton, moved to Springfield in 7th grade, graduated from Rochester High School in 1988, and attended Lincoln Land Community College.[3] She worked in the banking industry in Springfield for over 20 years,[4] starting as a bank teller in 1988, and becoming a vice president of Marine Bank.[3][5] Buscher is married to Mike Buscher, who unsuccessfully ran for Springfield city council in 2007,[6][7] and is the sister in-law of former Springfield Deputy Chief of Police Cliff Buscher.[8]

Political career

Buscher served two terms as the city treasurer.[1] In her initial run for city treasurer in 2015 Buscher was endorsed by the Sangamon County Democratic Party,[3] though in 2016 she moved from independent to Republican and spoke favorably of Donald Trump's candidacy.[9] In the 2019 city treasurer race Buscher ran successfully against Jennifer Notariano.[10] As treasurer, Buscher clashed with mayor Jim Langfelder over street parking meters.[11]

She defeated incumbent Langfelder in his bid for a third term as mayor.

Electoral history

Springfield mayoral election, 2023 [12]
Candidate Votes Percentage
Misty Buscher 13,614 51.46%
Jim Langfelder 12,841 48.54%
Totals 26,336 100.00%
Springfield city treasurer election, 2019 [13]
Candidate Votes Percentage
Misty Buscher 17,616 74.07%
Jennifer Notariano 6,168 25.93%
Totals 23,784 100.00%
Springfield city treasurer election, 2015 [14]
Candidate Votes Percentage
Misty Buscher 14,811 56.50%
Frank Edwards 11,403 43.50%
Totals 26,214 100.00%

References

  1. 1 2 3 Spearie, Steven (February 23, 2023). "Two-term Springfield city treasurer 'putting my money where my mouth is' in run for mayor". State Journal-Register. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  2. ↑ Spearie, Steven (May 5, 2023). "Buscher sworn in as mayor, saying she stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with new city council". State Journal-Register. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 Olsen, Dean. "Misty Buscher to run for mayor". Illinois Times. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  4. ↑ "Springfield city treasurer announces run for mayor for 2023, challenging Langfelder". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  5. ↑ "BEYOND Influential Women | Meet Misty Buscher, A Woman running for Mayor in Springfield – The Observer". Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  6. ↑ Schoenburg, Bernard (September 13, 2006). "Springfield Ward 4 candidate seeks to help city continue to add jobs". The State Journal-Register. p. 13.
  7. ↑ Nave, R. L. "'Right' on". Illinois Times. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  8. ↑ "Report talk of fundraiser just 'secondhand' info". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  9. ↑ "Buscher moves from independent to GOP, Trump". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  10. ↑ Mary, Hansen (2019-03-25). "Springfield Elections: Treasurer's Race". NPR Illinois. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  11. ↑ "City provides Buscher with smart meter information". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  12. ↑ "Consolidated Election Official Results". Sangamon County Clerk. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  13. ↑ "Consolidated Election Official Results". Sangamon County Clerk. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  14. ↑ "Results". Sangamon County Clerk. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
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