2009 Jackson mayoral election explained

Election Name:2009 Jackson mayoral election
Flag Image:File:Flag_of_Jackson,_Mississippi.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Year:2005
Next Year:2013
Candidate1:Harvey Johnson, Jr.
Party1:Democratic
Popular Vote1:21,692
Percentage1:85.39%

The 2009 mayoral election in Jackson, Mississippi took place on June 2, 2009, alongside other Jackson municipal races. Former mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. was elected after defeating councilman Marshand Crisler and incumbent mayor Frank Melton in the primary. Melton died on May 7, 2009, two days after not making the runoff in the Democratic primary.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frank Melton obituary. Legacy.com.