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 have until November 17 to qualify.

Candidates

Numerous candidates have been suggested, but as of November 9, only five had announced that they would enter the race:

Emory Anthony, a criminal defense attorney, announced candidacy on November 9.
Patrick Cooper, an attorney who finished 2nd in the 2007 Birmingham mayoral election, announced candidacy on November 5.
Stephannie Huey, pastor, teacher, and a candidate in the 2003 Birmingham mayoral election
Edith Mayomi was first to file qualification papers with the probate office.
Carole Smitherman, acting Mayor and 3-term councilor, announced on November 10.
Jimmy Snow, Avondale resident

Other people considered likely to enter the race include:

Steven Hoyt, a Birmingham City Council representative in his 2nd term
Richard Arrington, Jr, former 5-term Mayor of Birmingham
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.

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
Bryant, Joseph D. (November 8, 2009) "Emory Anthony to announce run for mayor Monday." Birmingham News