2009 Seattle mayoral election

The 2009 Seattle mayoral election took place November 3, 2009. Incumbent Seattle mayor Greg Nickels sought reelection but finished third in the August 18, 2009 primary election. The general election was instead between Joe Mallahan and Michael McGinn. McGinn beat Mallahan in the election with 51% of the vote share, becoming Seattle's next mayor.

2009 Seattle mayoral election
November 3, 2009 (2009-11-03)
Turnout54.99%
 
Candidate Mike McGinn Joe Mallahan
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 105,492 98,302
Percentage 51.14% 47.65%

Mayor before election

Greg Nickels

Elected Mayor

Mike McGinn

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