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The Jersey City mayoral election of 2005 was held on May 10, 2005. Democrat Jerramiah Healy was re-elected to a full term, his first, after winning a special election six months earlier.
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The Jersey City mayoral election of 2005 was held on May 10, 2005. Democrat Jerramiah Healy was re-elected to a full term, his first, after winning a special election six months earlier.
Jersey City Mayor Completed Precincts: 176 of 184 (95.65%) [1]
| Candidate | Vote Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Jerramiah Healy | 18,329 | 75.08% |
| Melissa Holloway | 4,638 | 19.00% |
| Alfred Marc Pine | 1,420 | 5.82% |
| Personal Choice | 27 | 0.11% |
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