The 2009 Austin mayoral election was held on May 9, 2009. Incumbent Mayor Will Wynn was term-limited. No candidate received a majority of the vote, which would have precipitated a runoff election, but second-place finisher Brewster McCracken withdrew from the race making Lee Leffingwell the winner by default.
Candidates David Buttross Josiah James Ingalls Lee Leffingwell - Austin City Councilman Brewster McCracken - Austin City Councilman Carole Keeton Strayhorn - former Austin mayor, former Texas Comptroller, 2006 Independent gubernatorial candidate
Forum + 2009 Austin mayoral election candidate forum Date Host Moderator Link Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan NonpartisanKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn David Buttross Josiah Ingalls Lee Leffingwell Brewster McCracken Carole Keeton Strayhorn1 Oct. 5, 2022 Austin American-StatesmanKLRUKUT Bruce Hight YouTube
Election results
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