2010 Washington, D.C., mayoral election

None January 2025 September 2023 October 2010 District of Columbia presidential no 2006 Washington, D.C., mayoral election 2006 2014 Washington, D.C., mayoral election 2014 November 2, 2010 File:Vincent Gray official portrait (cropped).jpg 150x150px Vincent C. Gray District of Columbia Democratic State Committee 97,978 74.20% 3x4.svg Write–inMost Write-ins are thought to be for Adrian Fenty despite Fenty endorsing Vincent Gray. However, the election report does not separate the write-in votes by candidate. 29,599 22.42% 230px Ward results 230px Precinct results 235px Gray: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Write-ins: #87DE87 40–50% #5FD35F 50–60% Mayor Adrian Fenty District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Vincent C. Gray District of Columbia Democratic State Committee On November 2, 2010, Washington, D.C., held an election for its mayor.November 2, 2010 General Election Draft Election Calendar District of Columbia Board of Elections & Ethics http://www.dcboee.org/pdf_files/Draft_Nov_2010.pdf February 6, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120301005934/http://www.dcboee.org/pdf_files/Draft_Nov_2010.pdf March 1, 2012 dead The primary elections occurred on September 14.September 14, 2010 Primary Election Draft Election Calendar District of Columbia Board of Elections & Ethics http://www.dcboee.org/pdf_files/Draft_Sep_2010.pdf February 6, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120301005958/http://www.dcboee.org/pdf_files/Draft_Sep_2010.pdf March 1, 2012 dead Vincent Gray won the general election by a wide margin, although many voters wrote in incumbent Mayor Adrian Fenty, whom Gray defeated in the primary.For Gray, a methodical path to the mayor's office Washington Post 2010-11-02 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/02/AR2010110207069.html Nikita Stewart Democratic primary Early polls showed incumbent Mayor Adrian Fenty was not widely supported. On January 31, 2010, The Washington Post reported the results of a voter survey which showed that Fenty's job approval rating was at an all-time low of 42 percent. His support among African-American voters dropped to 29 percent from 68 percent, while his support among whites dropped to 57 percent from 78 percent.https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/30/AR2010013002452.html Stewart Nikita Cohen Jon D.C. Mayor Fenty's Approval Ratings Plummet, Poll Finds The Washington Post January 31, 2010 More than four in 10 voters doubted his honesty, empathy, and openness. Despite this lack of support Adrian Fenty's 2010 mayoral campaign was able to raise a record amount of money. On July 31, 2009, prior to Vincent C. Gray entering the race, Fenty's campaign had already exceeded its 2006 primary fundraising total of $2.4 million.http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/04/fenty-campaign-collections-surpass-06/ Fenty campaign collections beat '06's take Abruzzese Sarah August 4, 2009 The Washington Times October 25, 2009 By August 2010, Fenty had raised $4.7 million and Gray had raised only $1.3 million, though later it would be revealed that the Gray campaign was also running a $668,800 shadow campaign financed by Jeffery Thompson.Cella Matthew Poll finds Gray has slim lead over Fenty http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/aug/18/poll-finds-gray-has-slim-lead-over-fenty/ 2 June 2016 Washington Times 18 August 2010Freed Benjamin Feds Drop Investigation of Former DC Mayor Vince Gray's 2010 Campaign https://washingtonian.com/2015/12/09/feds-drop-investigation-of-former-dc-mayor-vince-grays-2010-campaign/ 2 June 2016 Washingtonian 9 December 2015The shadow campaign orchestrated on Gray's behalf became the subject of a lengthy federal investigation. In March 2014, prominent D.C. businessman Jeffrey E. Thompson pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of conspiracy for illegally funneling more than $660,000 in unreported corporate funds into a covert campaign operation supporting Gray's 2010 bid, in addition to illegal contributions to other local and federal candidates.Marimow Ann E. Leonnig Carol D. March 10, 2014 Gray knew of 'shadow campaign,' Thompson prosecutors say https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/jeffrey-thompson-alleged-shadow-campaign-funder-is-charged-in-federal-court/2014/03/10/7bf6ca14-99a8-11e3-80ac-63a8ba7f7942_story.html The Washington Post Prosecutors alleged at Thompson's plea hearing that Gray had personally requested the funds and had referred to Thompson by the code name "Uncle Earl" to conceal their communications, allegations Gray denied.March 10, 2014 Jeffrey Thompson's plea deal: Key details https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/2014/03/10/b3a466d4-a8a2-11e3-8599-ce7295b6851c_story.html The Washington Post Seven individuals connected to Thompson or affiliated with the Gray campaign pleaded guilty to federal charges in the course of the investigation. Prosecutors ultimately declined to charge Gray himself, citing concerns about Thompson's credibility as a potential witness.August 15, 2016 Jeffrey Thompson sentenced for his part in alleged shadow campaign for former mayor Gray https://wjla.com/news/local/jeffrey-thompson-sentenced-for-his-part-in-alleged-shadow-campaign-for-former-mayor-gray WJLA Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray officially entered the mayoral race on March 30, 2010, after long anticipation and speculation about his entrance. Running on the slogan "One City. Leadership We Need", Gray proclaimed that "DC can do better" to a crowd gathered at the Reeves Center the day of his announcement.Updated: Vincent Gray joins D.C. mayor's race The Washington Post Tim Craig March 30, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/03/vincent_gray_is_officially_in.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111201073509/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/03/vincent_gray_is_officially_in.html dead December 1, 2011 Some voters complimented Fenty for improvements in the District since he took office, while other voters criticized him for his aloof style. Contradictions in style helping to shape D.C. mayor race Robert McCartney July 8, 2010 The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/07/AR2010070705090.html Some voters believed that as mayor, Gray would bring fiscal mismanagement and poor city services that existed in the early 1990s while he worked for the District government. In his State of the District speech, Fenty noted improvements in students' test scores and a record-low homicide rate. Fenty sets up reelection bid with State of the District speech Nikita Stewart The Washington Post April 10, 2010 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/09/AR2010040903748.html Fenty also discussed the new psychiatric hospital at St. Elizabeths, new housing for homeless people, and a new recreation center in Deanwood. Fenty contrasted the improvements in the District under his administration with the high crime rate and low school test scores in the 1990s.Fenty assails Gray; warns future of city at risk The Washington Post June 4, 2010 Tim Craig http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/mayoral_candidates_mix_it_up_a.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121004165109/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/mayoral_candidates_mix_it_up_a.html dead October 4, 2012 Fenty also highlighted nearly a dozen new housing projects he facilitated that brought about 11,000 affordable apartments to the District.Fenty, Gray spar at forum The Washington Post Tim Craig June 3, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/fenty_gray_spar_at_forum.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121004165142/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/fenty_gray_spar_at_forum.html dead October 4, 2012 Finally, Fenty pointed to the new supermarkets and restaurants that have opened in Wards 7 and 8 during his administration. During an interview, Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools system Michelle Rhee said that she "could not imagine doing this job without the kind of unequivocal support" from Mayor Fenty.Rhee hints that her job as D.C. schools chief hinges on Fenty's reelection Turque Bill Stewart Nikita The Washington Post July 1, 2010 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/30/AR2010063005401.html During another interview, Rhee said that Fenty "has not disappointed me one time in the last three years. I would not work under a mayor who was not focused on education in the same way, as dedicated to making some of the really difficult decisions. I think the chairman is certainly interested in education reform. I think that he...is committed to this city and its progress, certainly. But in terms of what I'm talking about with Mayor Fenty and his willingness to make some very difficult decisions, that though may have been unpopular with the adults, they are absolutely the right thing to do for the kids and for the system, no, I haven't seen the same thing with the chairman." Rhee praises mayor, says she doesn't see the same dedication from Gray The Washington Post Nikita Stewart June 30, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/rhee_praises_mayor_says_she_do.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121004082217/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/rhee_praises_mayor_says_she_do.html dead October 4, 2012 Nonetheless, Rhee and Fenty were unpopular with teachers and so Gray benefited greatly from the support of the teachers unions.Smith Ben Teachers union helped unseat Fenty https://www.politico.com/blogs/ben-smith/2010/09/teachers-union-helped-unseat-fenty-029264 Politico 15 September 2010 2 June 2016Following Fenty's defeat in the primary, Rhee's position became untenable. On October 13, 2010, she announced her resignation at a joint press conference with Gray, describing the decision as mutual. Rhee framed her departure in terms of the city's broader needs, stating that "the best way to keep the reforms going is for this reformer to step aside."Craig Tim Turque Bill October 13, 2010 D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee resigns https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/13/AR2010101300020.html The Washington Post At the same event, Gray announced that Deputy Chancellor Kaya Henderson, a longtime Rhee ally, would serve as interim chancellor, and said he had asked Fenty to make the appointment formally. Rhee's tenure ended October 31, 2010.October 13, 2010 Michelle Rhee Resigns as D.C. Schools Chancellor https://www.edweek.org/leadership/michelle-rhee-resigns-as-d-c-schools-chancellor/2010/10 Education Week Following her resignation, Rhee went on to found StudentsFirst, a national education reform advocacy organization.DC's Office of the State Chancellor of Education https://thedcvoice.com/dcs-office-of-the-state-chancellor-of-education-its-past-ups-and-downs/ DC Voice Gray's campaign released an education plan, which included holding teachers accountable for student performance and paying them accordingly, strengthening the office of the deputy mayor for education, increasing infant and toddler care, and giving a tax credit for child and dependent care. Gray outlines his agenda for education in District Turque Bill Stewart Nikita The Washington Post July 2, 2010 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/01/AR2010070103422.html Gray said he would keep Rhee's reforms in place as mayor, but Gray did not say whether he would retain Rhee as chancellor. Pat Wingert July 2, 2010 How School Reformer Michelle Rhee May Be a Factor in the D.C. Mayoral Race Newsweek http://www.newsweek.com/blogs/the-gaggle/2010/07/02/how-school-reformer-michelle-rhee-may-be-a-factor-in-the-d-c-mayoral-race.html Fenty criticized Gray for his record as director of the Department of Human Services during former mayor Sharon Pratt's administration. During a local radio show in July 2010, Fenty criticized Gray for mismanaging the Department of Human Services . Fenty, Gray duke it out on air Nikita Stewart The Washington Post July 15, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/07/fenty_gray_duke_it_out_on_air.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111201073340/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/07/fenty_gray_duke_it_out_on_air.html dead December 1, 2011 Gray responded to the criticism, saying that he enacted several improvements as director, including in the area of homelessness. Leo Alexander, meanwhile, criticized Fenty for allowing teachers to be fired, and he criticized Gray for doing nothing to stop the firings as Council Chair. Lesser-known mayoral candidates bait Gray at forum Tim Craig The Washington Post June 24, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/lesser-known_mayoral_candidate.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121004082509/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/lesser-known_mayoral_candidate.html dead October 4, 2012 Alexander said that both Gray and Fenty both want to keep the District generally the same as it is now.D.C. mayor hopeful touts different goal Deborah Simmons July 8, 2010 The Washington Times http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jul/8/mayor-hopeful-touts-different-goal/ Gray responded that the Council had no authority to stop the firings, but Alexander recalled that former Council Chair John Ray had successfully done so during former mayor Marion Barry's administration. Alexander also blamed businesses who hire illegal immigrants for the District's unemployment rate. On September 15, 2010, voters went to the polls and the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics reported unofficial results, with Gray receiving 53 percent of the vote compared to Fenty's 46 percent.Mayoral Primary Election Unofficial Results September 15, 2010 District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics http://www.dcboee.us/election_results092010/EL45.HTM September 15, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100918221402/http://www.dcboee.us/election_results092010/EL45.HTM September 18, 2010 dead Gray won as much as 80% of the vote in predominantly black areas east of the Anacostia River, but did poorly in the city's wealthier northwest, winning just 13% in one Georgetown precinct.Tim Craig Gray: 'Onus is on me' to assure D.C.'s wary voters The Washington Post October 5, 2010 Candidates Leo Alexander, former television reporterLeo Alexander Explains His D.C. Mayor Run Washington City Paper Mike DeBonis September 19, 2009 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/2009/09/16/leo-alexander-explains-his-d-c-mayor-run/ Chamber leader wants vigorous mayoral race The Washington Post January 12, 2010 Tim Craig http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/01/business_leader_wants_vigorous.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111201000329/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/01/business_leader_wants_vigorous.html dead December 1, 2011 List of Candidates in Ballot Order for the September 14, 2010 Mayoral Primary Election http://www.dcboee.org/popup.asp?url=/pdf_files/nr_497.pdf District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics https://web.archive.org/web/20160303172657/http://www.dcboee.org/popup.asp?url=/pdf_files/nr_497.pdf March 3, 2016 September 6, 2010 dead Sulaimon Brown, accountant and former volunteer with Fenty's 2006 campaignDCision 2010: It's Gonna Have Faith! And Anthony Motley! Washington City Paper June 18, 2009 Mike DeBonis http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/tag/sulaimon-brown/ February 6, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604192253/http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/tag/sulaimon-brown/ June 4, 2011 dead Adrian Fenty, incumbent mayorhttp://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2008/10/mayor_adrian_m_fenty_filed.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111201073600/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2008/10/mayor_adrian_m_fenty_filed.html dead December 1, 2011 Fenty Files for 2010 Reelection Bid Marcia Davis The Washington Post October 25, 2008 December 27, 2008 Vincent C. Gray, D.C. Council chairmanVincent Gray officially enters race for D.C. mayor The Washington Post Craig Tim March 31, 2010 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2010/01/10/ST2010011003097.html?sid=ST2010011003097 Ernest Johnson, owner of a realty firmWith rivals aplenty, Fenty is off and walking The Washington Post Stewart Nikita Craig Tim October 22, 2009 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/21/AR2009102101605.html Calvin H. Gurley, accountant (write-in candidate)DeBonis, Mike. "Where did Calvin H. Gurley find 57,119 votes? The Washington Post. November 7, 2012. Polling Poll source Dates administered Vincent Gray Adrian Fenty Other Wouldn't vote No opinionClarus Research GroupClarus Research Group August 15–16, 2010 44% 38% 18% The Washington PostThe Washington Post January 24–28, 2010 35% 31% 11% 4% 20% In a straw poll held by Ward 8 Democrats in May 2010, Fenty received the most votes.Fenty wins straw poll Jonetta Rose Barras May 17, 2010 The Examiner http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jonetta-rose-barras-fenty-wins-straw-poll/article/14010 Fenty received 69 votes, Gray received 61 votes, and Alexander received 10 votes. In a straw poll held by the District of Columbia Democratic State Convention in June 2010, Gray received the most votes. Gray bests Fenty in D.C. Democratic straw poll Nikita Stewart The Washington Post June 12, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/gray_bests_fenty_in_dc_democra.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111130155407/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/gray_bests_fenty_in_dc_democra.html dead November 30, 2011 Gray received 703 votes, Fenty received 190, Alexander received 75, and other candidates received fewer than 10 votes each. In a straw poll held in June 2010 that was open to Democrats in Ward 3, Gray received the most votes. Gray wins over Fenty in Ward 3 straw poll Tim Craig The Washington Post June 18, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/gray_wins_over_fenty_in_ward_3.html https://archive.today/20130209050744/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/gray_wins_over_fenty_in_ward_3.html dead February 9, 2013 Gray received 174 votes, Fenty received 168 votes, and Leo Alexander received 4 votes. A straw poll held in Ward 2 in July 2010 resulted in 97 votes for Fenty, 63 votes for Gray, 1 vote for Alexander, 1 vote for Michael T. Green, and 1 undecided vote.Fenty Wins Ward 2 Straw Poll as Sparks Fly in Debate The Georgetown Dish Katie Manning July 22, 2010 http://georgetowndish.com/thedish/fenty-wins-ward-2-straw-poll-sparks-fly-debate August 5, 2010 July 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100805172834/http://georgetowndish.com/thedish/fenty-wins-ward-2-straw-poll-sparks-fly-debate dead Ward 4 Democrats held a straw poll in Ward 4 in August 2010. Fenty-Gray race wasn't the only draw in Ward 4 straw poll The Washington Post Tim Craig August 5, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/08/fenty-gray_race_wasnt_the_only.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121005014252/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/08/fenty-gray_race_wasnt_the_only.html dead October 5, 2012 Gray received 581 votes, Fenty received 401 votes, and Alexander received 12 votes. The Washington Post questioned the reliability of straw polls to predict the winner of mayoral elections. Prior to the 2006 mayoral election, candidates Linda W. Cropp and Michael A. Brown won straw polls, but Fenty won every precinct in the actual Democratic primary election. Results 250px Gray #7996E2 50–60% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% Fenty #5FD35F 50–60% #37C837 60–70% #2CA02C 70–80% Results by ward 250px Gray #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% Fenty #5FD35F 50–60% #37C837 60–70% #2CA02C 70–80% #217821 80–90% Results by precinctDC Mayor Democratic Primary 2010.map Interactive map version District of Columbia Mayoral Democratic primary 2010 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Vincent C. Gray 72,648 54.27 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Adrian Fenty (incumbent) 59,524 44.47 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Leo Alexander 908 0.68 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Ernest E. Johnson 317 0.24 248 0.19 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Sulaimon Brown 209 0.16 133,854 100.00 Other primaries and candidates Republican No Republican filed to run for the office, but Mayor Fenty received 822 write-in votes.Fenty wins! (As a GOP write-in) Because Fenty was not a registered Republican on primary day, he was ineligible for the Republican nomination. Fenty Can't Run as GOP Candidate in November] Statehood Green thumb|230px|right|Statehood Green primary results by ward: #fda766 Faith—50–60% #bdbdbd Write-ins 50–60% #9e9e9e Write-ins 60–70% #7d7d7d Write-ins 70–80% The Statehood Green Party candidate was Faith Dane, activist and former Broadway performer.White House party crasher Carlos Allen qualifies for D.C. mayoral race, tops ballot The Washington Post September 30, 2010 Roberts Roxanne Argetsinger Amy http://voices.washingtonpost.com/reliable-source/2010/09/rs-_carlos_allen_1.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121006204822/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/reliable-source/2010/09/rs-_carlos_allen_1.html dead October 6, 2012 DC Statehood Green Party Candidates for September Ballot Green Party Watch August 3, 2010 http://www.greenpartywatch.org/2010/08/03/dc-statehood-green-party-candidates-for-september-ballot/ https://web.archive.org/web/20100808070649/http://www.greenpartywatch.org/2010/08/03/dc-statehood-green-party-candidates-for-september-ballot/ usurped August 8, 2010 She was the only candidate to file and though she received fewer votes than write-ins in the primary, she was the nominee. Statehood Green primary election, 2010 D.C. Statehood Green Party Faith Dane 200 39.53 D.C. Statehood Green Party Write-in 306 60.47 506 100 Socialist Workers Party The Socialist Workers Party candidate was Omari Musa. Independent Carlos Allen, former CEO of Hush Society Magazine, a philanthropic online magazine,List of Candidates in the November 2, 2010 Mayoral General Election District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics August 7, 2010 http://www.dcboee.org/popup.asp?url=/pdf_files/nr_474.pdf Carlos Allen Retiresfrom HUSH Group Inc. Hush Society Magazine http://www.hushmagazine.net/ March 15, 2010 March 24, 2010 March 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100323173203/http://www.hushmagazine.net/ dead ran for mayor as an independent.Candidate List 2010 District of Columbia Board of Elections & Ethics August 7, 2010 PDF http://www.ocf.dc.gov/nws/news_frame.asp?filename=pn_134.pdf&mid=1&yid=2010&type=News%20Releases&hl=t?hl=t https://web.archive.org/web/20100204034943/http://ocf.dc.gov/nws/news_frame.asp?filename=pn_134.pdf&mid=1&yid=2010&type=News%20Releases&hl=t%3Fhl%3Dt February 4, 2010 dead Also running as an independent was former NBC 4 reporter Leo Alexander.Who Are the Other Candidates for Mayor? General election October 2010 Fenty endorsed Gray and said he had no interest in running as a Republican or independent.Gray defeats Fenty as voters choose conciliatory approach over brash tactics The Washington Post https://web.archive.org/web/20200525214912/https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/15/AR2010091500538.html 2020-05-25 live https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/15/AR2010091500538.html Because he was not registered as a Republican on primary day, he was ineligible to be the Republican candidate. A "Write In Fenty" website was started in October 2010 calling on voters to write in Fenty's name on the November ballot.'Write Fenty In' campaign launches Web site Vincent Gray won the general election with over 70%, with write-in votes (mostly for Fenty) at over 20%. The three other candidates on the ballot (Carlos Allen, Faith, and Omari Musa) each won less than 2%. Results District of Columbia Mayoral election, 2010 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Vincent C. Gray 97,978 74.20 29,599 22.42 Independent politician Carlos Allen 2,279 1.73 D.C. Statehood Green Party Faith Dane 1,476 1.12 Socialist Workers Party of the District of Columbia Omari Musa 717 0.54 132,049 100.00 District of Columbia Democratic State Committee Endorsements Leo Alexander Eagle Forum, socially conservative organization Leo Alexander may not have much money, but he's got Phyllis Schlafly The Washington Post June 30, 2010 Tim Craig http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/leo_alexander_may_not_have_muc.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121003200553/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/leo_alexander_may_not_have_muc.html dead October 3, 2012 National Organization for Marriage, organization opposing same-sex marriageWho Are the Other Candidates for Mayor? P.J Orvetti WRC-TV NBC Universal, Inc. July 16, 2010 http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/Who-Are-the-Other-Candidates-for-Mayor-98605929.html Adrian Fenty Newspapers The Washington Post, editorial board Adrian M. Fenty in the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor editorial The Washington Post August 1, 2010 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/30/AR2010073003145.html Washington Hispanic, Spanish-language newspaper, editorial board Fenty gets endorsement from Latino newspaper The Washington Post Nikita R. Stewart September 2, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/09/fenty_gets_endorsement_from_la.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121005093123/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/09/fenty_gets_endorsement_from_la.html dead October 5, 2012 The Washington Examiner, editorial boardWhy Fenty deserves -- and D.C. needs -- four more years The Washington Examiner September 7, 2010 editorial http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/Why-Fenty-deserves-and-DC-needs-four-more-years--102302259.html September 7, 2010 https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20101204002556/http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/examiner-editorial-why-fenty-deserves-and-dc-needs-four-more-years December 4, 2010 dead mdy-all Washington City Paper, editorial boardAdrian Fenty: The Jerk D.C. Needs September 10, 2010 Washington City Paper editorial http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/39709/2010-endorsements/ Organizations Laborers Local 657, construction unionConstruction union endorses Fenty Nikita Stewart June 16, 2010 The Washington Post http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/construction_union_backs_fenty.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111201000231/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/construction_union_backs_fenty.html dead December 1, 2011 Greater Washington Board of Trade Fenty, Gray split business group endorsements Mike DeBonis The Washington Post June 29, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/debonis/2010/06/fenty_brown_win_board_of_trade.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121003200456/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/debonis/2010/06/fenty_brown_win_board_of_trade.html dead October 3, 2012 Individuals Anthony A. Williams, former mayor of the District of Columbia Nikita R Stewart The Washington Post July 20, 2010 Williams supports Fenty and Graham http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/07/williams_supports_fenty_and_gr.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111202120932/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/07/williams_supports_fenty_and_gr.html dead December 2, 2011 Jack Evans, Council member, Ward 2 Evans appears in new TV ad for Fenty The Washington Post Nikita R Stewart July 19, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/07/evans_appears_in_new_tv_ad_for.html?hpid=newswell https://web.archive.org/web/20121004081304/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/07/evans_appears_in_new_tv_ad_for.html?hpid=newswell dead October 4, 2012 Muriel Bowser, Council member, Ward 422 Days Until Primary Day The Washington Post Mike DeBonis August 23, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/debonis/2010/08/demorning_debonis_aug_23_2010.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121006025209/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/debonis/2010/08/demorning_debonis_aug_23_2010.html dead October 6, 2012 Jared Polis of Colorado, Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Jared Polis endorses Fenty at gay campaign event Mike DeBonis The Washington Post July 1, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/debonis/2010/07/fenty_wins_backing_of_gay_cong.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121003200544/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/debonis/2010/07/fenty_wins_backing_of_gay_cong.html dead October 3, 2012 Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives Barney Frank of Massachusetts, Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New YorkBloomberg to endorse Fenty Tuesday The Washington Post August 16, 2010 Nikita R Stewart http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/08/bloomberg_to_endorse_fenty_tue.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111201143949/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/08/bloomberg_to_endorse_fenty_tue.html dead December 1, 2011 Vincent Gray Newspapers The Current, publisher of newspapers in Northwest D.C., editorial board Current newspapers endorse Gray Tim Craig August 25, 2010 The Washington Post http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/08/current_newspapers_endorse_gra.html https://archive.today/20120715110732/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/08/current_newspapers_endorse_gra.html dead July 15, 2012 InTowner, D.C. newspaper, editorial boardAFRO endorses Gray in mayor's race The Washington Post September 3, 2010 Tim Craig http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/09/afro_endorses_gray_in_mayors_r.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121005174558/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/09/afro_endorses_gray_in_mayors_r.html dead October 5, 2012 The Afro, D.C.-area newspaper, editorial board Organizations Fraternal Order of Police, local chapterDistrict firefighters and police union support Vincent Gray over Mayor Fenty The Washington Post May 28, 2010 Tim Craig https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/27/AR2010052705250.html D.C. Lodge of the Fraternal of the Police, local and federal chapterLaw enforcement lodge endorses Gray The Washington Post July 22, 2010 Tim Craig http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/07/law_enforcement_union_endorses.html?hpid=newswell https://web.archive.org/web/20121004165532/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/07/law_enforcement_union_endorses.html?hpid=newswell dead October 4, 2012 D.C. Firefighters Association, Local 36 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations American Federation of Government EmployeesBrown and Gray pick up labor endorsements in D.C. races The Washington Post May 19, 2010 Ann Marimow http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/05/brown_and_gray_pick_up_labor_e.html https://web.archive.org/web/20100520042824/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/05/brown_and_gray_pick_up_labor_e.html dead May 20, 2010 Gertrude Stein Democratic Club D.C. Chamber of Commerce D.C. Tenants Advocacy CoalitionRenters advocacy group endorses Gray The Washington Post Tim Craig June 29, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/renters_advocacy_group_endorse.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121003200657/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/06/renters_advocacy_group_endorse.html dead October 3, 2012 District of Columbia Nurses AssociationNurses announce support for Gray in D.C. mayor's race The Washington Post May 28, 2010 Tim Craig http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/05/nurses_announce_support_for_gr.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111201073722/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/05/nurses_announce_support_for_gr.html dead December 1, 2011 D.C. Latino Caucus Individuals Sharon Pratt, former mayor of the District of Columbia The boos keep flying at D.C. Mayor Fenty Nikita Stewart June 14, 2010 The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/13/AR2010061304874.html?sid=ST2010061304990 Harry Thomas Jr., Council member, Ward 5 Personalities Fuel a One-Party Race for Washington Mayor Yeganeh June Torbati The New York Times August 2, 2010 https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/03/us/politics/03fenty.html Mary Cheh, Council member, Ward 3 Mary Cheh endorses Gray The Washington Post Tim Craig September 2, 2010 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/09/mary_cheh_endorses_gray.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121005174515/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/09/mary_cheh_endorses_gray.html dead October 5, 2012 Marion Barry, Council member, Ward 8, and former mayor of the District of ColumbiaMoney, Moten, and Marion Edition Washington City Paper Alan Suderman September 8, 2010 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2010/09/08/loose-lips-daily-money-moten-and-marion-edition/ Notes References 30em mayor 2010 Washington mayoral Washington D.C.