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2009 Charlotte mayoral election

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FieldValue
election_name2009 Charlotte mayoral election
flag_imageFlag of Charlotte, North Carolina.svg
typepresidential
ongoingno
previous_year[2007](2007-charlotte-mayoral-election)
next_year[2011](2011-charlotte-mayoral-election)
image1[[File:Anthony Foxx (3541606682).jpgx160px]]
nominee1**Anthony Foxx**
party1Democratic Party (United States)
popular_vote1**55,080**
percentage1**51.48%**
image2[[File:John Lassiter (3650980724).jpgx160px]]
nominee2John Lassiter
party2Republican Party (United States)
popular_vote251,841
percentage248.45%
titleMayor
before_electionPat McCrory
before_partyRepublican Party (United States)
after_electionAnthony Foxx
after_partyDemocratic Party (United States)

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

  • Anthony Foxx, City Council member

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
  • Martin Davis
  • Jack Stratton

Primary election results

CandidatesDemocratic Primary ElectionCandidatePartyNotes
Anthony FoxxDemocraticUnopposed
CandidatesRepublican Primary Election ( 4.33% turnout) - Sept. 15CandidatePartyVotesPercent
John LassiterRepublican8,51679.54%
Martin DavisRepublican2,03118.97%
Jack StrattonRepublican1591.49%

General election results

CandidatesGeneral Election ( 21% turnout) - Nov. 3CandidatePartyVotesPercent
John LassiterRepublican51,84148.45%
Anthony FoxxDemocratic55,08051.48%

Polling

Foxx (D) v. Lassiter (R)

Poll SourceDates AdministeredAnthony Foxx (D)John Lassiter (R)
Public Policy PollingNovember 2, 200946%**50%**
Public Policy PollingOctober 26, 2009**45%****45%**
Public Policy PollingAugust 11, 200943%**44%**

Footnotes

References

  1. "Charlotte Magazine - News & Features, Restaurants, Entertainment, Shopping & Style".
  2. (February 10, 2009). "Lassiter announces bid for mayor". Charlotte Business Journal.
  3. [http://www.charlotteobserver.com/local/story/905285.html Charlotte Observer] {{dead link. (November 2016)
  4. [http://www.charlotteobserver.com/local/story/905298.html Charlotte Observer] {{dead link. (November 2016)
  5. "State Board of Elections - Sept. 15 Mecklenburg election results".
  6. "State Board of Elections - Nov. 3 Mecklenburg election results".
  7. [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_Charlotte_1102.pdf Public Policy Polling]
  8. [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_Charlotte_1027.pdf Public Policy Polling]
  9. [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_Charlotte_817.pdf Public Policy Polling]
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