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The biennialCharlottemayoral election was held on November 3, 2009. The seat was open due to the decision by MayorPat McCrory, aRepublican, not to seek re-election.DemocratAnthony Foxx, a member of the City Council, won the election by a slim margin, becoming the first Democrat elected to lead the city sinceHarvey Gantt was re-elected in 1985.
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Poll Source | Dates Administered | Anthony Foxx (D) | John Lassiter (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling[7] | November 2, 2009 | 46% | 50% |
| Public Policy Polling[8] | October 26, 2009 | 45% | 45% |
| Public Policy Polling[9] | August 11, 2009 | 43% | 44% |
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