2009 Charlotte mayoral election
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The biennial Charlotte mayoral election was held on November 3, 2009. The seat was open due to the decision by Mayor Pat McCrory, a Republican, not to seek re-election. Democrat Anthony Foxx, a member of the City Council, won the election by a slim margin, becoming the first Democrat elected to lead the city since Harvey Gantt was re-elected in 1985.
Candidates
Democrats
Announced
Not Running
- Malcolm Graham, member of the North Carolina Senate
- Craig Madans, 2003/2005 Democratic nominee for mayor
Republicans
Announced
- John Lassiter, City Council member[2]
- Martin Davis [3]
- Jack Stratton [4]
Primary election results
| Candidates | Democratic Primary Election | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Notes | |
| Anthony Foxx | Democratic | Unopposed | |
| Candidates | Republican Primary Election ( 4.33% turnout) - Sept. 15 [5] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
| John Lassiter | Republican | 8,516 | 79.54% |
| Martin Davis | Republican | 2,031 | 18.97% |
| Jack Stratton | Republican | 159 | 1.49% |
General election results
| Candidates | General Election ( 21% turnout) - Nov. 3 [6] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
| John Lassiter | Republican | 51,841 | 48.45% |
| Anthony Foxx | Democratic | 55,080 | 51.48% |
Polling
Foxx (D) v. Lassiter (R)
| Poll Source | Dates Administered | Anthony Foxx (D) | John Lassiter (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | November 2, 2009 | 46% | 50% |
| Public Policy Polling | October 26, 2009 | 45% | 45% |
| Public Policy Polling | August 11, 2009 | 43% | 44% |
Footnotes
- ^ "Charlotte Magazine - News & Features, Restaurants, Entertainment, Shopping & Style". Charlotte Magazine. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "Lassiter announces bid for mayor". Charlotte Business Journal. February 10, 2009. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ Charlotte Observer [permanent dead link]
- ^ Charlotte Observer [permanent dead link]
- ^ "State Board of Elections - Sept. 15 Mecklenburg election results". Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "State Board of Elections - Nov. 3 Mecklenburg election results". Retrieved December 20, 2022.
External links
- Charlotte Observer: 'It's time to move on' [permanent dead link], Dec. 12, 2008.
