2005 Atlanta mayoral election explained

Election Name:2005 Atlanta mayoral election
Flag Image:Flag of Atlanta.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2001 Atlanta mayoral election
Previous Year:2001
Next Election:2009 Atlanta mayoral election
Next Year:2009
Turnout:13.59%
Election Date:November 8, 2005
Candidate1:Shirley Franklin
Party1:Nonpartisan candidate
Popular Vote1:42,642
Percentage1:90.49%
Candidate2:Dave Walker
Party2:Nonpartisan candidate
Popular Vote2:2,857
Percentage2:6.06%
Mayor
Before Election:Shirley Franklin
Before Party:Democratic

The 2005 mayoral election in Atlanta, Georgia took place on November 8, 2005 alongside other Atlanta municipal races. Incumbent Mayor Shirley Franklin faced no serious opposition and was reelected with 90.49% of the vote.