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The 2010 Gainesville mayoral election occurred on April 13, 2010. The primary election was on March 16, 2010. The results of the first round pitted Gainesville City Commissioner Craig Lowe against Don Marsh. Craig Lowe narrowly won the general election by a margin of just 42 votes, 0.34%.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan candidate | Craig Lowe | 4,078 | 40.1% | |
| Nonpartisan candidate | Don Marsh | 2,960 | 29.1% | |
| Nonpartisan candidate | Monica Leadon Cooper | 2,529 | 24.9% | |
| Nonpartisan candidate | Richard Selwach | 442 | 4.4% | |
| Nonpartisan candidate | Ozzy Angulo | 153 | 1.5% | |
| Total votes | 10,162 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan candidate | Craig Lowe | 6,110 | 50.2% | |
| Nonpartisan candidate | Don Marsh | 6,068 | 49.8% | |
| Total votes | 12,178 | 100.00 | ||
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