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The 2009 Lansing mayoral election took place on November 3, 2009, with a primary election taking place on August 4, 2009. Incumbent Mayor Virgil Bernero ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by City Councilwoman Carol Wood and Charles Ford, a member of the Lansing Board of Education. Bernero placed first over Wood in the primary election, 44–38 percent, and then defeated Wood by a wide margin in the general election, winning 62–37 percent.
Primary election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Virgil Bernero, incumbent Mayor
- Carol Wood, City Councilwoman[1]
- Charles Ford, member of the Lansing Board of Education, former City Councilman[2]
- Benjamin Hassenger, cook[3]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Virgil Bernero (inc.) | 4,177 | 43.79% | |
| Nonpartisan | Carol Wood | 3,585 | 37.58% | |
| Nonpartisan | Charles Ford | 1,474 | 15.45% | |
| Nonpartisan | Benjamin Hassenger | 271 | 2.84% | |
| Write-in | 32 | 0.34% | ||
| Total votes | 9,539 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Virgil Bernero (inc.) | 9,990 | 62.24% | |
| Nonpartisan | Carol Wood | 5,980 | 37.25% | |
| Total votes | 16,052 | 100.00% | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Wood officially joins race for Lansing mayor". Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan. February 19, 2009. p. 1B. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ↑ "Ford to announce run for Lansing mayor at rally". Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan. February 10, 2009. p. 1B. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ↑ Vela, Susan (July 26, 2009). "Mayoral hopefuls back area alliances". Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan. p. 1A. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ↑ "Ingham County: LansingCity_Aug42009_E". Ingham County Clerk. April 20, 2010. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ↑ "Ingham County: InghamCounty_110309_E". Ingham County Clerk. April 20, 2010. Retrieved June 24, 2025.