2009 Rochester mayoral election

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2009 Rochester mayoral election
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  2005 November 3, 2009 2011 (special)  
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Candidate Robert Duffy (unopposed)
Party Democratic
Popular vote16,065
Percentage100%

Mayor before election

Robert Duffy
Democratic

Elected mayor

Robert Duffy
Democratic

The Rochester Mayoral Election of 2009 took place on November 3, 2009 in the City of Rochester, New York, United States. Democratic Mayor Robert Duffy, first elected in 2005, ran unopposed and was re-elected Mayor, with a low 19.5% turnout. [1] Duffy announced his re-election bid March 21, 2009. [2] No Republican showed serious interest in challenging Duffy.[ citation needed ]

In November 2010, Duffy was elected Lieutenant Governor of New York.

Results

General election results [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Robert J. Duffy (incumbent)14,05787.50%
Independence Robert J. Duffy (incumbent)2,00812.50%
Total Robert J. Duffy (incumbent)16,065100%
Total votes16,065 100%

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References

  1. Christopher J. Wilmot & Aaron Wicks (March 29, 2011). "ROCHESTER MAYORAL ELECTION POLL RESULTS". Smugtown Beacon. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
  2. Rau, Andreas. "Another "Non-Issue:" Mayor Duffy Is Running For Re-election". Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  3. "2009 Rochester Mayoral Election" (PDF).