2010 Shelby County, Tennessee mayoral election

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2010 Shelby County mayoral election
Flag of Shelby County, Tennessee.svg
 2006August 5, 2010 2014  
Turnout29.5% Increase2.svg [1] 2.3 pp
 
CandidateMark LuttrellJoe Ford
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote102,29573,518
Percentage57.86%41.58%

Mayor before election

Joe Ford
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Mark Luttrell
Republican

The 2010 Shelby County mayoral election was held on August 5, 2010, to elect the next mayor of Shelby County, Tennessee. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Joe Ford, who took office on December 10, 2009, upon the resignation of A C Wharton, ran for a full term. [2] [3] Republican County Sheriff Mark Luttrell was elected mayor with 57.9% of the vote, defeating Democratic Mayor Joe Ford. [4] [5] [6] The primary elections were held on May 4, 2010.

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General election

General election results [7] [8]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Mark Luttrell 102,295 57.86%
Democratic Joe Ford (incumbent)73,51841.58%
Independent Leo Awgowhat9970.56%
Total votes176,810 100.00%
Republican gain from Democratic

See also

References

  1. "Turnout | Shelby County Election Commission, TN". www.electionsshelbytn.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. "Joe Ford selected as interim Shelby County Mayor". November 18, 2009. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  3. "Joe Ford sworn in as Shelby County mayor". December 11, 2009. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  4. "Memphis Downtowner Magazine - My 2 Cents". www.memphisdowntowner.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  5. "Luttrell elected as Shelby County Mayor". August 6, 2010. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  6. "Luttrell, Cohen Win Most-Watched Races - Memphis Daily News". www.memphisdailynews.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  7. "Election Results - August 5, 2010". August 6, 2010. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  8. "Past Elections | Shelby County Election Commission, TN". www.electionsshelbytn.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2024.