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The 1989 Atlanta mayoral election occurred on October 3, 1989. Former mayor Maynard Jackson won a third non-consecutive term in a landslide victory.

Incumbent mayor Andrew Young was barred from seeking reelection due to term limits.[1]

Since Jackson received a majority in the general election, no runoff election needed to be held.

Candidates

  • Jerry Farber, comedian
  • Maynard Jackson, former mayor (1974–1982)
  • Lafayette Perry
  • Mark Teal
  • Hosea Williams, Atlanta city councilor
  • Mitchell Williams
Withdrew

Campaign

In early August, Jackson's prime competitor, Michael Lomax, withdrew from the race.[2] Later that month, right before the qualifying deadline to enter the race, Hosea Williams entered the race, claiming that he wanted to prevent the election from becoming, "a coronation of Maynard".[1]

The race drew little interest, and saw what was considered to be low turnout.[1]

Results

Atlanta mayoral general election, 1989[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
nonpartisan candidate Maynard Jackson 55,811 79.37
nonpartisan candidate Hosea Williams 11,261 16.01
nonpartisan candidate Jerry Farber 2,101 2.99
nonpartisan candidate Mark Teal 732 1.04
nonpartisan candidate Mitchell Williams 273 0.39
nonpartisan candidate Lafayette Parry 141 0.20
Turnout 70,319 36.53

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jackson Easily Wins Atlanta Mayor's Race : 2 Blacks Lead Primary in Cleveland, Will Be in Runoff for Top City Post". Los Angeles Times. Times Wire Services. October 4, 1989. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Smothers, Ronald (August 9, 1989). "Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Drops Out". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "CITY OF ATLANTA GENERAL ELECTION OCT. 3, 1989 FINAL REPORT FINAL RESULTS REPORT NUMBER 999". Fulton County. October 4, 1979. Retrieved May 9, 2021.