A mayoral election took place in Buffalo, New York, on November 3, 2009.[1] Incumbent Democratic mayor Byron Brown won re-election to a second term.

Primary

The primary election was held on September 15, 2009. Incumbent Mayor Byron Brown defeated South District Councilmember Michael P. Kearns.

Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Byron W. Brown (incumbent) 26,314 58.76%
Democratic Michael P. Kearns 14,866 41.24%
Total votes 44,780 100%

General

Under New York's electoral fusion law, Brown received the party endorsements of not only the Democratic party, but also of the Independence, Conservative, and Working Families parties.

The Republican Party did not field a candidate.[1] Independent candidate Matthew Ricchiazzi withdrew from the race after his petition to get on the ballot was rejected by the Board of Elections. Thus, Brown was unopposed in the general election.

General election results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Byron W. Brown (incumbent) 15,567 87.03%
Working Families Byron W. Brown (incumbent) 851 4.76%
Independence Byron W. Brown (incumbent) 667 3.73%
Conservative Byron W. Brown (incumbent) 643 3.59%
Total Byron W. Brown (incumbent) 17,728 99.12%
Independent Michael P. Kearns (write-in) 158 0.88%
Total votes 17,886 100%

References

  1. 1 2 "Erie County, NY - Board of Elections". Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
  2. ↑ "2009 Democratic Municipal Primary" (PDF).
  3. ↑ "2009 Erie County Election" (PDF).

See also

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Buffalo_mayoral_election