2009 Omaha mayoral election explained

Election Name:2009 Omaha mayoral election
Flag Image:Flag of Omaha, Nebraska.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2005 Omaha mayoral election
Previous Year:2005
Next Election:2013 Omaha mayoral election
Next Year:2013
Image1:Image:Jim Suttle Crop (1).jpg
Nominee1:Jim Suttle
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:38,620
Percentage1:50.73%
Nominee2:Hal Daub
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:37,087
Percentage2:48.72%
Map Size:330px
Mayor
Before Election:Mike Fahey
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Jim Suttle
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 2009 Omaha mayoral election was held on May 12, 2009. Incumbent mayor Mike Fahey declined to seek a third term. The election was won by city councilman Jim Suttle, who defeated former mayor Hal Daub by a two percent margin.

Candidates

Election results

Primary

The primary was held on April 7, 2009

General

Polling

Key