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2009 Jersey City mayoral election
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| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| election_name | 2009 Jersey City mayoral election | |
| type | Presidential | |
| country | New Jersey | |
| ongoing | no | |
| previous_election | 2005 Jersey City mayoral election | |
| previous_year | 2005 | |
| next_election | 2013 Jersey City mayoral election | |
| next_year | 2013 | |
| election_date | ||
| image1 | [[Image:JHealy.png | 100px]] |
| candidate1 | **Jerramiah Healy** | |
| party1 | Independent politician | |
| popular_vote1 | **16,823** | |
| percentage1 | **53.0%** | |
| image2 | [[Image:Replace this image male.svg | 100px]] |
| candidate2 | Louis Manzo | |
| party2 | Independent politician | |
| popular_vote2 | 8,374 | |
| percentage2 | 26.4% | |
| image4 | [[Image:Replace this image male.svg | 100px]] |
| candidate4 | L. Harvey Smith | |
| party4 | Independent politician | |
| popular_vote4 | 4,061 | |
| percentage4 | 12.8% | |
| image5 | [[Image:Replace this image male.svg | 100px]] |
| candidate5 | Dan Levin | |
| party5 | Independent politician | |
| popular_vote5 | 1,739 | |
| percentage5 | 5.5% | |
| title | Mayor | |
| before_election | Jerramiah Healy | |
| before_party | Independent politician | |
| after_election | Jerramiah Healy | |
| after_party | Independent politician |
The 2009 Jersey City non-partisan mayoral election occurred on May 12, 2009. Incumbent mayor Jerramiah Healy was re-elected to a second full term in office with 53 percent of the vote against four other candidates, led by his 2004 rivals Lou Manzo and L. Harvey Smith. Former mayor Bret Schundler initially sought to run but dropped out in January 2009 citing fundraising difficulties.
Candidates
- Jerramiah Healy, incumbent mayor since 2004 (Democratic)
- L. Harvey Smith, state assemblyman, former acting mayor, and candidate for mayor in 2004 (Democratic)
- Dan Levin, activist (Independent)
- Louis Manzo, state assemblyman, former Hudson County freeholder, and candidate for mayor in 1992, 1993, and 2004 (Democratic)
- Philip G. Webb, minister
Withdrew
- Bret Schundler, former mayor (1992–2001) (Republican)
Declined
- Steven Fulop, member of the Jersey City Council from Ward E (Democratic)
Results
| Candidate | url=http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/politics/090512_Mayor_Healy_Declares_Victory_in_Jersey_City | title=FOX 5 New York | date=22 September 2021}} | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerramiah Healy | **16,823** | **53.01%** | ||
| Louis Manzo | 8,374 | 26.39% | ||
| L. Harvey Smith | 4,061 | 12.80% | ||
| Dan Levin | 1,739 | 5.48% | ||
| Philip Webb | 719 | 2.27% | ||
| *Write-in* | 20 | 0.06% | ||
| **Votes** | **42,357** | **100.00%** |
References
References
- "HEALY: I GOT IT DONE - NJ.com".
- "New Jersey Politics | NJ Politics".
- "Archived copy".
- "New Jersey Politics | NJ Politics".
- Sara, Amy. (2009-04-02). "Four candidates show up for Jersey City mayoral debate, but no mayor".
- (13 January 2009). "Bret Schundler drops out of Jersey City mayoral race".
- "New Jersey Politics | NJ Politics".
- (22 September 2021). "FOX 5 New York".
- "Election '09: Healy Wins, Two Council Seats Head to Runoff | the Jersey City Independent".
- Byrne, Robert. (May 12, 2009). "May 12, 2009 Municipal Election: Final Results".
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