2023 Dallas mayoral election|
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The 2023 Dallas mayoral election was held on May 6, 2023, to elect the mayor of Dallas, Texas. Incumbent mayor Eric Johnson ran for re-election to a second term in office.[1] One other candidate qualified, declared write-in candidate Kendal Richardson, whom Johnson defeated with 98.7% of the vote, breaking a record set in 1909 by former Dallas mayor Stephen J. Hay for the highest vote percentage garnered by a mayoral candidate facing any opposition in Dallas history.[2]
Endorsements
Eric Johnson
- Federal politicians
- State politicians
- Local politicians
- Organizations
Results
2023 Dallas mayoral election[9]
| Candidate |
Votes |
% |
| Eric Johnson (incumbent) |
44,942 |
98.70 |
| Write-in |
593 |
1.30 |
| Total votes |
45,535 |
100.00 |
References
- "Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discusses re-election bid after former Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa said he won't run". December 5, 2022.
- Jeffers Jr., Gromer; Bailey Jr., Everton (September 16, 2022). "Dallas mayor Eric Johnson says he'll seek reelection". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- "Five mayoral races to watch in 2023".
- "It's official: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to run unopposed in 2023".
- "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 1/20". January 20, 2023.
- Richman, Talia (April 7, 2022). "If Dallas schools superintendent Hinojosa signals run for mayor, his exit would come sooner". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- Wolf, Marin (December 6, 2022). "Hinojosa's decision not to run for mayor leaves Johnson without key challenger". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- "Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he has $1.2 million for reelection bid". December 27, 2022.
- "Canvassing Committee Report: May 17, 2023, Dallas Mayor" (PDF). Dallas Canvassing Committee. May 17, 2023 [May 17, 2023]. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
External links
Official campaign websites
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Government