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The2009 Lansing mayoral election took place on November 3, 2009, with a primary election taking place on August 4, 2009. Incumbent MayorVirgil Bernero ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by City Councilwoman Carol Wood and Charles Ford, a member of the Lansing Board of Education. Bernero placed first over Wood in the primary election, 44–38 percent, and then defeated Wood by a wide margin in the general election, winning 62–37 percent.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Virgil Bernero (inc.) | 4,177 | 43.79% | |
| Nonpartisan | Carol Wood | 3,585 | 37.58% | |
| Nonpartisan | Charles Ford | 1,474 | 15.45% | |
| Nonpartisan | Benjamin Hassenger | 271 | 2.84% | |
| Write-in | 32 | 0.34% | ||
| Total votes | 9,539 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Virgil Bernero (inc.) | 9,990 | 62.24% | |
| Nonpartisan | Carol Wood | 5,980 | 37.25% | |
| Total votes | 16,052 | 100.00% | ||
