2019 Savannah mayoral election

The 2019 Savannah mayoral election held an initial round on November 5, 2019, with a runoff held on December 3, 2019.[1] Incumbent mayor Eddie DeLoach was defeated by longtime alderman Van R. Johnson.

Savannah mayoral election, 2019

← 2015November 5, 2019 (first round)
December 3, 2019 (runoff)
2023 →
 
CandidateVan R. JohnsonEddie DeLoachRegina D. Thomas
First-round vote11,3949,8103,347
First-round percentage45.95%39.56%13.50%
Second-round vote14,8849,291
Second-round percentage61.57%38.43%

Mayor before election

Eddie DeLoach
Republican

Elected Mayor

Van R. Johnson
Democratic

First round

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First round results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
NonpartisanVan R. Johnson 11,394 45.95
NonpartisanEddie DeLoach (incumbent) 9,810 39.56
NonpartisanRegina D. Thomas3,34713.50
NonpartisanLouis E. Wilson Sr.2090.84
NonpartisanWrite-in360.15
Total votes21,796 100.00

Runoff

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Second round results
PartyCandidateVotes%
NonpartisanVan R. Johnson 14,884 61.57%
NonpartisanEddie DeLoach (incumbent)9,29138.43%
Total votes24,175 100%

References

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  1. ^ "Savannah mayoral race headed to runoff as new council takes shape". WSAV-TV. November 6, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  2. ^ "RESULTS". Chatham County. November 7, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2019.