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 Candidates Virgil Bernero, incumbent Mayor Carol Wood, City Councilwoman Charles Ford, member of the Lansing Board of Education, former City Councilman Benjamin Hassenger, cook
Results
General election Results
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