2006 Louisville mayoral election

The 2006 Louisville mayoral election was the second quadrennial Louisville Metro mayoral election, held on November 7, 2006. Incumbent mayor Jerry Abramson was re-elected to his second term in office.[1]

2006 Louisville mayoral election

← 2002 November 7, 2006 (2006-11-07) 2010 →
Turnout52.65%
 
Candidate Jerry Abramson Kelly Downard Ed Springston
Party Democratic Republican Independent
Popular vote 164,843 76,709 3,521
Percentage 67.19% 31.27% 1.44%

Mayor before election

Jerry Abramson
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Jerry Abramson
Democratic

General election edit

Louisville mayoral election, 2006[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jerry Abramson (incumbent) 164,843 67.19% -4.21%
Republican Kelly Downard 76,709 31.27% +6.79%
Independent Ed Springston 3,521 1.44% N/A
Write-in 258 0.10% N/A
Total votes 245,331 100% N/A
Democratic hold

References edit

  1. ^ Gerth, Joseph (November 8, 2006). "Abramson wins big, studies governor's race". The Courier-Journal. p. K1. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "2006 General Election Results" (PDF). Jefferson County Clerk's office. November 9, 2006. p. 127. Retrieved June 17, 2023.