2009 Birmingham mayoral election

The 2009 mayoral election for the city of Birmingham is a special election planned for December 8, 2009 to fill the office of Mayor of Birmingham left vacant by the conviction of Larry Langford after his trial on federal corruption charges.

Candidates

Numerous candidates have been suggested, but as of November 5, only one had announced that he would enter the race. Candidates have until November 17 to qualify. Some of the names mentioned include:

• Patrick Cooper, an attorney who finished 2nd in the 2007 Birmingham mayoral election (announced candidacy on November 5)
• Emory Anthony, a criminal defense attorney
• Steven Hoyt, a Birmingham City Council representative in his 2nd term
• Richard Arrington, Jr, former 5-term Mayor of Birmingham
• Carole Smitherman, acting Mayor and 3-term councilor
• Robert Kelly, businessman
• Mary Moore, member of the Alabama House of Representatives
• William Bell, Jefferson County Commissioner and former interim mayor
• Cedric Sparks, director of the Mayor's Division of Youth Services, was mentioned as a possible candidate, but announced that he would not run.

References

• Dean, Chuck (November 1, 2009) "Birmingham mayoral hopefuls may flood new race." Birmingham News
• Bryant, Joseph D. (November 2, 2009) "Birmingham mayoral election set for Dec. 8." Birmingham News

External links

• Official results at Jeffcointouch.com
• League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham website