- Mobile, Alabama mayoral election, 2005
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Contents
Candidates
- Sen. Ann Bedsole
- Commissioner Sam Jones
- Councilman John Peavy
- Councilwoman Bess Rich
Background
In Mobile, Alabama during the summer of 2005, the politics of the city revolved around the retirement of long time mayor Michael C. Dow. A group of four candidates threw their hats into the ring: State Senator Ann Bedsole, Commissioner Sam Jones, Councilman John Peavy, Councilwoman Bess Rich.
August 23rd election
As expected, none of the four candidates received a majority and a run-off was set up between Commissioner Sam Jones and John Peavy.
September 9th election
Commissioner Sam Jones defeated Councilman John Peavy, making him the first African-American mayor of Mobile, although Jones made a point to minimize this detail during the campaign, and continues to do so as Mayor, governing without regard to race
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