2009 New York City borough president elections

none September 2023 2009 New York City borough president elections New York City legislative no 2005 New York City borough president elections 2005 2009 11 03 2013 2013 New York City borough president elections Democratic Party (New York) 4 4 739,548 78.87%Totals may be combined with that of other parties who cross-endorsed Democratic Party candidates via electoral fusion. Republican Party (New York) 0 0 132,354 14.11%Totals may be combined with that of other parties who cross-endorsed Republican Party candidates via electoral fusion. Conservative Party of New York State 1 1 57,771 6.16%Totals may be combined with that of other parties who cross-endorsed Conservative Party candidates via electoral fusion. 2005-09 New York City borough president elections map.svg Results:#92C5DE Democratic hold #FFB380 Conservative hold The 2009 New York City borough president elections were held on November 3, 2009 to elect the presidents of each of the five boroughs in New York City. They coincided with other city elections, including for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, and city council. Primary elections were held on September 15, 2009.Election Results Summary 2009 https://vote.nyc/page/election-results-summary-2009 New York City Board of Elections https://web.archive.org/web/20200805103001/https://vote.nyc/page/election-results-summary-2009 August 5, 2020 The winning candidates were as follows: The Bronx: Rubén Díaz, Jr., incumbent borough president (Democratic) Brooklyn: Marty Markowitz, incumbent borough president (Democratic) Manhattan: Scott Stringer, incumbent borough president (Democratic) Queens: Helen Marshall, incumbent borough president (Democratic) Staten Island: James Molinaro, incumbent borough president (Conservative) Overview BoroughDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % The Bronx 96,135 87.15% 14,160 12.84% 11 0.01% 110,306 100.0% Democratic hold Brooklyn 239,326 85.81% 34,620 12.41% 4,964 1.78% 278,910 100.0% Democratic hold Manhattan 195,194 83.02% 36,879 15.69% 3,041 1.29% 235,114 100.0% Democratic hold Queens 180,268 76.30% 46,695 19.76% 9,300 3.94% 236,263 100.0% Democratic hold Staten Island 28,625 37.11% N/A N/A 48,503 62.89% 77,128 100.0% Conservative holdTotal 739,548 78.87% 132,354 14.11% 65,819 7.02% 937,721 100.0% The Bronx 2009 Bronx presidential election Flag of Borough of the Bronx.svg presidential no 2005 New York City borough president elections#The Bronx 2005 2013 New York City borough president elections#The Bronx 2013 x150px Ruben Diaz Beep Starlight Park speech jeh (cropped).jpg Rubén Díaz Jr. New York State Democratic Committee Conservative Party of New York State 96,135 87.15% 3x4.svg Allison Oldak New York Republican State Committee 14,160 12.84% 2009 Bronx borough president election results by State Assembly district.svg 230px State Assembly resultsDíaz: #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% President Rubén Díaz Jr. New York State Democratic Committee Rubén Díaz Jr. New York State Democratic Committee In February 2009 incumbent Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión Jr. was appointed by U.S. President Barack Obama to serve as director of the newly created White House Office of Urban Affairs and resigned the presidency.http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/19/white-house-names-two-new-york-officials-to-administration/ The New York Times White House Names Two New York Officials to Administration Jeff Zeleny 2009-02-19 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150922221212/http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/19/white-house-names-two-new-york-officials-to-administration/ 2015-09-22 A special election was held on April 21, 2009, with New York State Assembly member Rubén Díaz Jr. defeating Republican candidate Anthony Ribustello with 86% of the vote.Lee Trymaine April 22, 2009 Bronx Voters Elect Díaz as New Borough President https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/22/nyregion/22bronx.html March 31, 2025 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Special Election Candidates Rubén Díaz Jr., member of the New York State Assembly Anthony Ribustello, actor Results 2009 Bronx Borough President Special Election Resultshttps://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/BronxBoroPresident_4_21_09/BronxBoroPresident-Recap.pdf BronxBoroPresident-Recap New York City Board of Elections https://web.archive.org/web/20211218085925/https://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/BronxBoroPresident_4_21_09/BronxBoroPresident-Recap.pdf December 18, 2021 March 31, 2025 Rubén Díaz Jr. New York State Democratic Committee 29,420 86.33 Anthony Ribustello New York Republican State Committee 4,646 13.63 11 0.03 34,077 100.00 New York State Democratic Committee Major Parties Democratic Candidate Rubén Díaz Jr., incumbent Borough President2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Ruben Diaz Jr. https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPX_Diaz,_Jr._1160.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20220218014736/https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPX_Diaz,_Jr._1160.aspx February 18, 2022 April 1, 2025 New York City Campaign Finance Board Republican Candidate Allison Oldak General Election Díaz won the election with 87.1% of the vote, with Oldak receiving 12.8%. 2009 Bronx Borough President Election Resultshttps://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/General/5.13BronxBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf 5.13BronxBoroughPresidentRecap New York City Board of Elections https://web.archive.org/web/20210304205915/https://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/General/5.13BronxBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf March 4, 2021 March 31, 2025 New York State Democratic Committee Rubén Díaz Jr. 92,876 84.20 Conservative Party of New York State Rubén Díaz Jr. 3,259 2.95 Total Rubén Díaz Jr. (incumbent) 96,135 87.15 New York Republican State Committee Allison M. Oldak 14,160 12.84 11 0.01 110,306 100.00 New York State Democratic Committee Brooklyn 2009 Brooklyn presidential election Flag of Brooklyn, New York.svg presidential no 2005 New York City borough president elections#Brooklyn 2005 2013 New York City borough president elections#Brooklyn 2013 x150px Marty Markowitz by David Shankbone (cropped).jpg Marty Markowitz New York State Democratic Committee Working Families Party 239,326 85.81% 3x4.svg Marc D'Ottavio New York Republican State Committee Conservative Party of New York State 34,620 12.41% 2009 Brooklyn borough president election results by State Assembly district.svg 230px State Assembly resultsMarkowitz: #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% President Marty Markowitz New York State Democratic Committee Marty Markowitz New York State Democratic Committee Incumbent Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz ran for a third and final term. He considered running for mayor but decided against it and endorsed incumbent Mayor Michael Bloomberg.October 29, 2009 Markowitz Says Vote Democratic (After Voting Bloomberg) https://observer.com/2009/10/markowitz-says-vote-democratic-after-voting-bloomberg/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150205223326/https://observer.com/2009/10/markowitz-says-vote-democratic-after-voting-bloomberg/ February 5, 2015 March 31, 2025 New York Observer en-US Major Parties Democratic Candidate Marty Markowitz, incumbent Borough President2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Marty Markowitz https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPK_Markowitz_226.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20220218014736/https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPK_Markowitz_226.aspx February 18, 2022 April 1, 2025 New York City Campaign Finance Board Republican Candidate Marc D'Ottavio, automobile sales manager2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Marc L. D'Ottavio https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPK_D'Ottavio_1408.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20220218014737/https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPK_D'Ottavio_1408.aspx February 18, 2022 March 31, 2025 New York City Campaign Finance Board Minor Third Party Any candidate not among the qualified New York parties had to petition their way onto the ballot; they did not face primary elections. Libertarian Candidate Michael Sanchez General Election Markowitz won reelection with 85.8% of the vote, with D'Ottavio receiving 12.4%. 2009 Brooklyn Borough President Election Resultshttps://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/General/6.12KingsBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf 6.12KingsBoroughPresidentRecap New York City Board of Elections https://web.archive.org/web/20211218085119/https://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/General/6.12KingsBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf December 18, 2021 March 31, 2025 New York State Democratic Committee Marty Markowitz 219,716 78.78 Working Families Party Marty Markowitz 19,610 7.03 Total Marty Markowitz (incumbent) 239,326 85.81 New York Republican State Committee Marc L. D'Ottavio 28,798 10.33 Conservative Party of New York State Marc L. D'Ottavio 5,822 2.09 Total Marc L. D'Ottavio 34,620 12.41 Libertarian Party (United States) Michael Sanchez 4,916 1.76 48 0.02 278,910 100.00 New York State Democratic Committee Manhattan 2009 Manhattan presidential election Flag of the Borough of Manhattan.svg presidential no 2005 New York City borough president elections#Manhattan 2005 2013 New York City borough president elections#Manhattan 2013 150x150px NLN Scott Stringer.jpg Scott Stringer New York State Democratic Committee Working Families Party 195,194 83.02% DavidCasavis.jpg David Casavis New York Republican State Committee 36,879 15.69% 2009 Manhattan borough president election results by State Assembly district.svg 150px State Assembly resultsStringer: #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% President Scott Stringer New York State Democratic Committee Scott Stringer New York State Democratic Committee Incumbent Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer ran for a second term, having announced his decision on November 6, 2008.Hicks Jonathan P. November 6, 2008 Stringer Will Seek Re-election in Manhattan https://archive.nytimes.com/cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/06/stringer-will-seek-re-election-to-manhattan-post/ March 31, 2025 The New York Times en Stringer considered a primary challenge to incumbent U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, but decided to run for reelection in May 2009.Chan Sewell May 19, 2009 Stringer Won't Challenge Gillibrand in Primary https://archive.nytimes.com/cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/19/stringer-wont-challenge-gillibrand-in-primary/ March 31, 2025 The New York Times en The Republican candidate, David Casavis, campaigned on abolishing the office of Borough President.2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: David B. Casavis https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPM_Casavis_1372.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130811071908/https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPM_Casavis_1372.aspx August 11, 2013 April 1, 2025 New York City Campaign Finance Board Major Parties Democratic Candidate Scott Stringer, incumbent Borough President2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Scott Stringer https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPM_Stringer_148.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20220218014737/https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPM_Stringer_148.aspx February 18, 2022 April 1, 2025 New York City Campaign Finance Board Republican Candidate David Casavis, college professor Minor Third Party Any candidate not among the qualified New York parties had to petition their way onto the ballot; they did not face primary elections. Socialist Worker Candidate Tom Baumann, student2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Tom Austin Baumann https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPM_Baumann_1421.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20101230081021/https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPM_Baumann_1421.aspx December 30, 2010 April 1, 2025 New York City Campaign Finance Board General Election Stringer won reelection with 83% of the vote, with Casavis receiving 15.7%. 2009 Manhattan Borough President Election Resultshttps://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/General/4.12NewYorkBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf 4.12NewYorkBoroughPresidentRecap https://web.archive.org/web/20211218084952/https://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/General/4.12NewYorkBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf December 18, 2021 April 1, 2025 New York City Board of Elections New York State Democratic Committee Scott Stringer 182,798 77.75 Working Families Party Scott Stringer 12,396 5.27 Total Scott Stringer (incumbent) 195,194 83.02 New York Republican State Committee David B. Casavis 36,879 15.69 Socialist Workers Party (United States) Tom Baumann 3,029 1.29 12 0.01 235,114 100.00 New York State Democratic Committee Queens 2009 Queens presidential election Flag of Queens, New York.svg presidential no 2005 New York City borough president elections#Queens 2005 2013 New York City borough president elections#Queens 2013 x150px HelenMarshall (cropped).jpg Helen Marshall New York State Democratic Committee Working Families Party 180,268 76.30% 3x4.svg Robert Hornak New York Republican State Committee 46,695 19.76% 2009 Queens borough president election results by State Assembly district.svg 200px State Assembly resultsMarshall: #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% President Helen Marshall New York State Democratic Committee Helen Marshall New York State Democratic Committee Incumbent Queens Borough President Helen Marshall ran for a third and final term.Duke Nathan February 2, 2009 Community Impact Awards: Helen Marshall beats the odds to live American dream https://qns.com/2009/02/community-impact-awards-helen-marshall-beats-the-odds-to-live-american-dream/ https://web.archive.org/web/20210419194048/https://qns.com/2009/02/community-impact-awards-helen-marshall-beats-the-odds-to-live-american-dream/ April 19, 2021 April 1, 2025 qns.com TimesLedger Newspapers en-US Major Parties Democratic primary Candidates Marc C. Leavitt Helen Marshall, incumbent Borough President Robert Schwartz, business executive Results 2009 Queens Borough President Democratic Primary Resultshttps://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/Primary/1.29QueensDemBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf 1.29QueensDemBoroughPresidentRecap New York City Board of Elections https://web.archive.org/web/20211218085504/https://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/Primary/1.29QueensDemBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf December 18, 2021 April 1, 2025 New York State Democratic Committee Helen M. Marshall 56,114 72.39 New York State Democratic Committee Marc C. Leavitt 12,871 16.61 New York State Democratic Committee Robert Schwartz 8,501 10.97 25 0.03 77,511 100.00 Republican Candidate Robert A. Hornak, consultant2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Robert A. Hornak https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPQ_Hornak_1094.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20220218014737/https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPQ_Hornak_1094.aspx February 18, 2022 April 1, 2025 New York City Campaign Finance Board Major Third Parties Besides the Democratic and Republican parties, the Conservative, Green, Independence and Working Families parties were qualified New York parties. These parties had automatic ballot access. Conservative Robert Schwartz, business executive2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: Robert Schwartz https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPQ_Schwartz_1326.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20220218014737/https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPQ_Schwartz_1326.aspx February 18, 2022 April 1, 2025 New York City Campaign Finance BoardCandidate in the Democratic primary. General Election Marshall won reelection with 76.3% of the vote, with Hornak receiving 19.8%. 2009 Queens Borough President Electionhttps://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/General/7.13QueensBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf 7.13QueensBoroughPresidentRecap New York City Board of Elections https://web.archive.org/web/20211218085225/https://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/General/7.13QueensBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf December 18, 2021 April 1, 2025 New York State Democratic Committee Helen M. Marshall 171,088 72.41 Working Families Party Helen M. Marshall 9,180 3.89 Total Helen M. Marshall (incumbent) 180,268 76.30 New York Republican State Committee Robert A. Hornak 46,695 19.76 Conservative Party of New York State Robert Schwartz 9,277 3.93 23 0.01 236,263 100.00 New York State Democratic Committee Staten Island 2009 Staten Island presidential election presidential no 2005 New York City borough president elections#Staten Island 2005 2013 New York City borough president elections#Staten Island 2013 x150px NLN James Molinaro (cropped).jpg James Molinaro Conservative Party of New York RepublicanIndependence 48,494 62.87% NLN John Luisi 01 (cropped).jpg John Luisi New York State Democratic Committee Working Families Party 28,625 37.11% 2009 Staten Island borough president election results by State Assembly district.svg 230px State Assembly resultsMolinaro: #FF9955 60–70% #FF7F2A 70–80%Luisi: #7996e2 50–60% President James Molinaro Conservative Party of New York James Molinaro Conservative Party of New York Incumbent Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro ran for a third and final term. Major Parties Democratic Candidates John Luisi, attorney2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: John Luisi https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPS_Luisi_857.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20220218014736/https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPS_Luisi_857.aspx February 18, 2022 April 1, 2025 New York City Campaign Finance Board Conservative Candidates James Molinaro, incumbent Borough President2009 NYC Voter Guide: Candidate Profile: James P. Molinaro https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPS_Molinaro_419.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20101230081717/https://www.nyccfb.info/public/voter-guide/general_2009/cd_profile/BPS_Molinaro_419.aspx December 30, 2010 April 1, 2025 New York City Campaign Finance BoardCross-endorsed by the Republican Party and Independence Party. General Election Molinaro won reelection with 62.9% of the vote, with Luisi receiving 37.1%. 2009 Staten Island Borough President Electionhttps://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/General/8.12RichmondBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf 8.12RichmondBoroughPresidentRecap New York City Board of Elections https://web.archive.org/web/20211218085300/https://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2009/General/8.12RichmondBoroughPresidentRecap.pdf December 18, 2021 April 1, 2025 New York Republican State Committee James Molinaro 38,223 49.56 Conservative Party of New York State James Molinaro 5,493 7.12 Independence Party of New York James Molinaro 4,778 6.19 Total James Molinaro (incumbent) 48,494 62.87 New York State Democratic Committee John V. Luisi 26,549 34.42 Working Families Party John V. Luisi 2,076 2.69 Total John V. Luisi 28,625 37.11 9 0.01 77,128 100.00 Conservative Party of New York State Notes References Borough President elections Category:2009 New York (state) elections Category:2009 United States local elections Category:November 2009 in the United States 2009