2011 Rochester mayoral special election

none January 2025 September 2023 2011 Rochester mayoral special election Flag of Rochester, New York.svg Presidential no 2009 Rochester mayoral election 2009 2011 03 29 2013 Rochester mayoral election 2013 File:ThomasRichards (1).jpg 150x150px Thomas Richards Democratic Party (United States) 12,471 49.05% Mayor Thomas Richards Democratic Party (United States) Thomas Richards Democratic Party (United States) 3x4.svg William A. Johnson Jr. Working Families Party 10,732 42.21% File:Alex white (1).jpg Alex White Green Party of New York 2,221 8.74% The 2011 Rochester mayoral special election took place on March 29, 2011, in the city of Rochester, New York, United States. Thomas Richards was elected over former mayor William A. Johnson Jr. to serve for the remainder of the term. Background Incumbent Democratic Thomas Richards had been sworn in as interim mayor after Robert Duffy was elected lieutenant governor in 2010, previously having served as the City of Rochester Corporation Counsel and subsequently deputy mayor.Large majority favors Richards There was some controversy about whether Richards was officially mayor, or whether the power appointing a new mayor rested solely with the City Council. The council decided to hold a special election rather than wait for a general election to be held in November. The immediacy of the election precluded the possibility of primaries, so candidates were chosen directly by the party leaders. Having decided to contest the special election for the rest of Duffy's term, Richards resigned to ensure he could run without violating terms of the Hatch Act, which could have jeopardized federal funding.Thomas Richards resigns as Rochester mayor; Carlos Carballada to take his place Candidates Democratic Thomas Richards - interim mayor Working Families William A. Johnson Jr. - former mayorRichards wins special election Independence William A. Johnson Jr. Green Alex White - businessmanhttps://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2017/03/02/white-formally-announces-mayoral-bid/98627914/ Alex White formally announces Rochester mayoral bid Brian Sharp Democrat and Chronicle Results Special election resultshttps://www.monroecounty.gov/files/boe/results/2011%20Special%20Mayoral%20Certification%281%29.pdf 2011 Rochester Mayoral Special Election Thomas Richards Democratic Party (United States) 12,471 49.05% William A. Johnson Jr. Working Families Party 8,144 32.03% William A. Johnson Jr. Independence Party of New York 2,588 10.18% William A. Johnson Jr. Total 10,732 42.21% Alex White Green Party of New York 2,221 8.74% 25,424 100% References Rochester Category:Mayoral elections in Rochester, New York Rochester Rochester 2011 Rochester 2011 Rochester Category:21st century in Rochester, New York