The biennial Charlottemayoral election was held on November 3, 2009. The seat was open due to the decision by Mayor
Pat McCrory, a
Republican, not to seek re-election.
DemocratAnthony Foxx, a member of the City Council, won the election by a slim margin, becoming the first Democrat elected to lead the city since
Harvey Gantt was re-elected in 1985.
The biennial Charlottemayoral election was held on November 3, 2009. The seat was open due to the decision by Mayor
Pat McCrory, a
Republican, not to seek re-election.
DemocratAnthony Foxx, a member of the City Council, won the election by a slim margin, becoming the first Democrat elected to lead the city since
Harvey Gantt was re-elected in 1985.