2009 Detroit mayoral election

The Detroit mayoral election of 2009 took place on November 3, 2009. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Dave Bing.

2009 Detroit mayoral election

November 3, 2009

Candidate Dave Bing Tom Barrow Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Popular vote 70,060% 50,757 Percentage 56% 41%

Mayor before election Dave Bing Elected Mayor Dave Bing

The election followed a special election held earlier that year to fill the vacancy created when Kwame Kilpatrick resigned as mayor.

Results

Primary election results

In the August 4 primary, Mayor Dave Bing captured nearly 74% of the vote. He and businessman Tom Barrow advanced to the November 3 general election.[1]

Primary election results[2]

Candidate		Votes	%	±
Dave Bing		68,623	73.90
Tom Barrow		10,302	11.09
Jerroll Sanders		9,322	10.04
Duane Montgomery		1,911	2.06
Dartagnan M. Collier		1,265	1.36
Bob Allman		873	0.94
Write-In		566	0.61

General election results

Detroit Mayoral Election General, 2009 (regular)[3]

Candidate		Votes	%	±
Dave Bing		70,060	56%	-18%
Tom Barrow		50,757	41%	+30%
Write-In		3,849	3%	+3%

References

1. http://www.freep.com/article/20090805/NEWS01/908050446/Bing-cruises--new-look-takes-shape-for-council
3. City of Detroit, Michigan General Election, November 3, 2009, Department of Election, accessed November 12, 2009