Election Name: | 2009 Buffalo mayoral election |
Flag Image: | Flag of Buffalo, New York.svg |
Type: | presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Year: | 2005 |
Next Year: | 2013 |
Turnout: | 6.60% |
Image1: | File:20081021 Byron Brown headshot.jpg |
Nominee1: | Byron Brown |
Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Alliance1: | Working Families Conservative Independence |
Popular Vote1: | 17,728 |
Percentage1: | 99.12% |
Map Size: | 200px |
Mayor | |
Before Election: | Byron Brown |
After Election: | Byron Brown |
A mayoral election took place in Buffalo, New York, on November 3, 2009.[1] Incumbent Democratic mayor Byron Brown won re-election to a second term.
The primary election was held on September 15, 2009. Incumbent Mayor Byron Brown defeated South District Councilmember Michael P. Kearns.
Under New York's electoral fusion law, Brown received the party endorsements of not only the Democratic party, but also of the Independence, Conservative, and Working Families parties.
The Republican Party did not field a candidate.[1] Independent candidate Matthew Ricchiazzi withdrew from the race after his petition to get on the ballot was rejected by the Board of Elections. Thus, Brown was unopposed in the general election.