2009 Raleigh mayoral election explained

Election Name:2009 Raleigh mayoral election
Flag Image:Flag of Raleigh, North Carolina.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2007 Raleigh mayoral election
Previous Year:2007
Next Election:2011 Raleigh mayoral election
Next Year:2011
Election Date:October 6, 2009
Candidate1:Charles Meeker
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:17,565
Percentage1:61.76%
Candidate2:Larry D. Hudson, II
Popular Vote2:8,071
Percentage2:28.38%
Candidate3:Mark Enloe
Popular Vote3:1,907
Percentage3:6.71%
Mayor
Before Election:Charles Meeker
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Charles Meeker
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The Raleigh mayoral election of 2009 was held on 6 October 2009 to elect a Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina. It was won by incumbent Charles Meeker, who defeated Larry D. Hudson, II in the first-round primary. Because Meeker won more than 50% in the first round, there was no need for a run-off.

It was officially a non-partisan contest, but Meeker had won four previous elections as a Democrat.