2003 Raleigh mayoral election explained

Election Name:Raleigh mayoral election, 2003
Flag Image:Flag of Raleigh, North Carolina.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2001 Raleigh mayoral election
Previous Year:2001
Next Election:2005 Raleigh mayoral election
Next Year:2005
Election Date:October 7, 2003
Candidate1:Charles Meeker
Popular Vote1:27,128
Percentage1:58.82%
Candidate2:John Odom
Popular Vote2:18,918
Percentage2:41.02%
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 2003 was held on October 7, 2003, to elect a Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina. The election is non-partisan. It was won by incumbent mayor Charles Meeker, who defeated John Odom in the primary. Because Meeker won more than 50% in the first round, there was no need for a run-off.