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2019 Dallas mayoral election

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{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2019 Dallas mayoral election

| country = Dallas

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2015 Dallas municipal election#Mayor

| previous_year = 2015

| next_election = 2023 Dallas mayoral election

| next_year = 2023

| election_date = May 4, 2019

| 1blank = First round

| 2blank = Runoff

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = Eric Johnson (51239403937).jpg

| nominee1 = Eric Johnson

| colour1 = c0c0c0

| 1data1 = 16,374
20.3%

| 2data1 = 41,208
55.6%

| image2 = 3x4.svg

| nominee2 = Scott Griggs

| colour2 = c0c0c0

| 1data2 = 14,901
18.5%

| 2data2 = 32,898
44.4%

| image3 = 3x4.svg

| nominee3 = Lynn McBee

| colour3 =c0c0c0

| 1data3 = 11,309
14.0%

| 2data3 = Eliminated

| image4 = Grand Opening of Turtle Creek Plaza Trinity Strand Trail May 18, 2010 (4619082744) (cropped).jpg

| nominee4 = Mike Ablon

| colour4 = c0c0c0

| 1data4 = 10,859
13.5%

| 2data4 = Eliminated

| image5 =

| nominee5 = Miguel Solis

| colour5 = c0c0c0

| 1data5 = 8,640
10.7%

| 2data5 = Eliminated

| image6 =

| nominee6 = Regina Montoya

| colour6 = c0c0c0

| 1data6 = 8,428
10.5%

| 2data6 = Eliminated

| image7 = CDB 0451 cl (1).jpg

| nominee7 = Jason Villalba

| colour7 = c0c0c0

| 1data7 = 5,440
6.8%

| 2data7 = Eliminated

| image8 =

| nominee8 = Albert Black

| colour8 =c0c0c0

| 1data8 = 4,205
5.2%

| 2data8 = Eliminated

| map_image = File:2019 Dallas mayoral runoff election results map by precinct.svg

| map_size = 300px

| map_caption = Runoff results by precinct
Johnson: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{nowrap|{{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}}}} {{legend0|#0d056c|>90%}}
Griggs: {{legend0|#87be51|50–60%}} {{legend0|#63a61f|60–70%}} {{legend0|#478e00|70–80%}} {{legend0|#387100|80–90%}} {{legend0|#2a5400|>90%}}
Tie: {{legend0|#AE8BB1|50%}} {{legend0|#808080|No data}}

| title = Mayor

| before_election = Mike Rawlings

| after_election = Eric Johnson

}}

{{ElectionsTX}}

On May 4, 2019, the city of Dallas, Texas, held an election to choose the next Mayor of Dallas. The election began as a nonpartisan blanket primary, no candidate took a majority of over 50% of the total vote so the two top vote-earners Eric Johnson and Scott Griggs advanced to a runoff election on June 8. Incumbent mayor Mike Rawlings was unable to run for reelection due to term limits.{{cite web|last=Kalthoff |first=Ken |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/First-Candidate-Launches-2019-Race-for-Dallas-Mayor-488769811.html |title=First Candidate Launches 2019 Race for Dallas Mayor - NBC 5 Dallas–Fort Worth |publisher=Nbcdfw.com |date=July 20, 2018 |access-date=December 4, 2018}} Dallas also concurrently elected all 14 members of its city council, and 3 of the 9 total members of the Dallas Independent School District. Johnson won the runoff with 55.61%.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/runoff-on-saturday-for-mayor-of-dallas/247654/|title=Eric Johnson Is Dallas' New Mayor}}

Candidates

Thirteen candidates declared campaigns for Dallas Mayor ahead of the filing deadline. One dropped out voluntary, while three failed to qualify, which left nine candidates for the May ballot.{{Cite web|url=https://dallascityhall.com/government/citysecretary/elections/Pages/electCandidates_May2019.aspx|title=electCandidates_May2019}}

= Qualified candidates =

  • Mike Ablon, real estate developer{{cite web|last=Clark |first=Caitlin |url=https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2018/11/real-estate-developer-mike-ablon-files-to-run-for-mayor/ |title=Real Estate Developer Mike Ablon Files To Run for Mayor |publisher=D Magazine |date=November 21, 2018 |access-date=December 4, 2018}}
  • Albert Black, chair of the Dallas Housing Authority{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-city-hall/2018/07/18/businessman-albert-black-launches-campaign-succeed-mike-rawlings-dallas-mayor |title=Businessman Albert Black launches campaign to succeed Mike Rawlings as Dallas mayor | Dallas City Hall |publisher=Dallas News |date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=December 4, 2018}}
  • Scott Griggs, Dallas City Councilmember, District 1{{cite web|last=Kalthoff |first=Ken |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Dallas-City-Councilman-Scott-Griggs-is-7th-candidate-to-run-for-Mayor-504184221.html |title=Dallas City Councilman Scott Griggs is 7th Candidate to Run for Mayor - NBC 5 Dallas–Fort Worth |publisher=Nbcdfw.com |date=January 10, 2019 |access-date=January 16, 2019}}
  • Eric Johnson, member of the Texas House of Representatives{{cite web|last=Jeffers|first=Gromer |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/01/22/texas-rep-eric-johnson-running-dallas-mayor|title=Texas Rep. Eric Johnson makes surprise announcement: he's running for Dallas mayor|publisher=Dallas News|date=January 22, 2019|access-date=January 22, 2019}}
  • Alyson Kennedy, activist, Socialist Workers Party member, 2016 presidential candidate{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas/2019/01/14/2016-presidential-candidate-will-run-dallas-mayor|title=A 2016 presidential candidate is running for Dallas mayor|date=January 14, 2019|website=Dallas News|language=en|access-date=January 16, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/socialist-workers-partys-2016-presidential-candidate-running-for-dallas-mayor-report|title=Socialist Workers Party's 2016 presidential candidate running for Dallas mayor: report|last=Lieu|first=Amy|date=January 15, 2019|website=Fox News|language=en-US|access-date=January 16, 2019}}
  • Lynn McBee, philanthropist{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-city-council/2018/12/07/high-profilephilanthropist-lynn-mcbee-says-wants-dallas-next-mayor |title=High-profile philanthropist Lynn McBee says she wants to be Dallas' next mayor | Dallas City Council |date=December 8, 2018 |publisher=Dallas News |access-date=January 16, 2019}}
  • Regina Montoya, attorney, former aide during the Presidency of Bill Clinton, and Democratic nominee for Texas's 5th congressional district in 2000{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-city-hall/2018/11/28/former-clinton-aide-regina-montoya-joins-dallas-mayoral-race |title=Former Clinton aide Regina Montoya joins Dallas mayoral race | Dallas City Hall |publisher=Dallas News |date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=December 4, 2018}}
  • Miguel Solis, Dallas Independent School District Trustee, District 8{{cite web|author=Stephen Young |url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-mayors-race-miguel-solis-announces-candidacy-11446763 |title=Dallas Mayor's Race: Miguel Solis Announces Candidacy |publisher=Dallas Observer |date=January 7, 2019 |access-date=January 16, 2019}}
  • Jason Villalba, former member of the Texas House of Representatives{{cite web|author=Stephen Young |url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-state-rep-jason-villalba-is-running-for-mayor-11462550 |title=Dallas State Rep. Jason Villalba Is Running for Mayor |publisher=Dallas Observer |date=June 24, 2008 |access-date=January 16, 2019}}

=Did not qualify=

  • Heriberto Ortiz
  • Miguel Patino, resident of Oak Cliff{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/new-fundraising-reports-crowded-dallas-mayoral-race/|title=New Fundraising Reports Released In Crowded Dallas Mayoral Race|date=2019-01-17|website=CBS Dallas / Fort Worth|access-date=2019-01-20}}
  • Stephen S. Smith

= Dropped out of race =

  • Larry Casto, former Dallas City Attorney{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-city-council/2018/11/27/dallas-former-city-attorney-larry-casto-makes-official-wants-mayor|title=Why former Dallas City Attorney Larry Casto says he will run for mayor | Dallas City Council|date=November 27, 2018|publisher=Dallas News|access-date=December 4, 2018}} endorsed Mike Ablon{{Cite web|url=http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Larry-Casto-Drops-Out-of-Dallas-Mayor-Race-504546351.html|title=Larry Casto Drops Out of Dallas Mayor Race|last=Kalthoff|first=Ken|website=NBC 5 Dallas–Fort Worth|language=en|access-date=2019-01-20}}

Endorsements

{{Endorsements box

| title = Eric Johnson

| width = 50em

| list =

  • Colin Allred, U.S. Representative{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1131993122211340288|title=I am honored to have been endorsed for Mayor of the @CityOfDallas by Congressman @ColinAllredTX. "Eric Johnson will provide the visionary, inclusive leadership that Dallas needs and that is why I am proud to endorse him for Mayor." Thank you, Congressman! #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Eddie Bernice Johnson, U.S. Representative{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1128694399561605127|title=I am truly honored to have earned the endorsement of Congresswoman @RepEBJ in my race to become the next Mayor of the @CityOfDallas. "In my judgment, Rep. Eric Johnson is the right candidate to unite the best of what our city has to offer and push us forward." #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Lance Gooden, U.S. Representative{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/corbettsmithDMN/status/1128692300723425280|title=INBOX: Dallas' Democratic Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Terrell's Republican Congressman Lance Gooden endorse @Johnson4Dallas for Dallas mayor.|work=Twitter|author=Corbett Smith}}
  • Sylvia Garcia, U.S. Representative{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LaCongresista/status/1137332537410371584|title=To all my friends in Dallas: Vote for my friend, Eric Johnson. Smart. Passionate about people. Experienced. And, will work for ALL people to get a fair shot to the American Dream. Make plans to vote today & get friends to do the same. #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Sylvia Garcia}}
  • Mike Rawlings, Mayor of Dallas{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Dallas-Mayor-Mike-Rawlings-7-Council-Members-Endorse-Eric-Johnson-for-Mayor-509916991.html|title=Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, 7 Council Members Endorse Eric Johnson for Mayor|date=May 14, 2019}}
  • Ron Kirk, former Mayor of Dallas{{cite news|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-politics/2019/05/06/dallas-mayoral-candidate-eric-johnson-gets-backing-former-mayor-ron-kirk|title=Former Dallas mayors Tom Leppert, Ron Kirk back Eric Johnson in runoff|work=Dallas Morning News|date=May 6, 2019}}
  • Tom Leppert, former Mayor of Dallas
  • Steve Bartlett, former Mayor of Dallas{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1125540833078521858|title=I'm honored to say we have earned our third endorsement today from a former Dallas Mayor: Steve Bartlett, who served Dallas as Mayor and as a Congressman, has endorsed me to be the next Mayor of @CityofDallas. #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Royce West, Texas State Senator, District 23{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SenRoyceWest/status/1126184520955453440|title="I've worked closely with Representative Johnson in the Texas Legislature and I strongly support him for Mayor of Dallas," Senator West said. "Representative Johnson has the experience, education and political savvy that will make him an effective Mayor and great ambassador!"|work=Twitter|author=Royce West}}
  • John Carona, former Texas State Senator, District 16{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1127961890292936704|title=I'm proud that former Senator John Carona, a well-respected statesman who served Dallas with distinction for many years, has endorsed my campaign for Mayor of the @CityofDallas. Thank you, Senator! #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Roberto Alonzo, former Texas State Representative, District 104{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1130585243197628416|title=I am proud to announce that former State Rep. Roberto Alonzo has endorsed my campaign for Mayor of the @CityofDallas. I am grateful that he is supporting our campaign to provide the unifying, constructive leadership that Dallas needs. #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Linda Koop, former Texas State Representative; former member of the Dallas City Council{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1126164274789933061|title=Proud to have been endorsed today by my friend, former #TxLege colleague, former @CityOfDallas council member, and former chairwoman of the Dallas delegation to the Texas House of Representatives, @LindaKoopTX! Linda is a true civic leader who loves Dallas! #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Michelle Beckley, Texas State Representative, District 65{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1126174061082677249|title=Proud to be endorsed by a brilliant trifecta of the Dallas #TxLege delegation's newest and most talented House members: @Carl_sherman_tx, @TerryforTexas, & @ForHD65! Reps. Carl Sherman, Terry Meza, and Michelle Beckley, thank you for putting Dallas first! #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Terry Meza, Texas State Representative, District 105
  • Victoria Neave, Texas State Representative, District 107{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1126144837873434626|title=Proud to have the endorsement of the chairwoman of the Dallas delegation to the Texas House of Representatives, @Victoria4Texas, to become the next Mayor of the @CityOfDallas. Thank you for your leadership, Representative Neave! TOGETHER DALLAS WINS! #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Carl Sherman, Texas State Representative, District 109
  • Helen Giddings, Texas State Representative, District 109{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1129438485872619521|title=I'm honored to have been endorsed for Mayor by former @txblackcaucus & #Dallas Delegation Chair, The Hon. @HelenGiddings. "Eric has always been fully committed to his hometown. We can depend on Eric to continue working collaboratively to move Dallas forward.|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Angie Chen Button, Texas State Representative, District 112{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AngieChenButton/status/1126204107247714304|title=Happy to give it. Your love of @CityOfDallas is undeniable.|work=Twitter|author=Angie Chen Button}}
  • Dan Huberty, Texas State Representative, District 127{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1128046562083577856|title=I'm honored to have earned the endorsement of #TxLege Public Education Chair @DanHuberty in my race for Mayor of the @CityOfDallas. Chairman Huberty has done a masterful job leading the effort to reform our school finance system & I'm grateful for his support. #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Harold Dutton Jr., Texas State Representative, District 142{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1129169796451508224|title=I'm honored to have the support of @txblackcaucus Chair @RepHaroldDutton Jr. in my race for Mayor. "I've worked up close & personal with Rep. Johnson...he's demonstrated the qualities that will surely result in him being the greatest Mayor in Dallas' history." #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}
  • Greg Ellis, former professional football player{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Johnson4Dallas/status/1130149238090944512|title=Proud to be endorsed by @dallascowboys legendary defensive end and uber successful Dallas entrepreneur, Greg Ellis, in my bid to become the next Mayor of the @CityOfDallas! Join the winning team today and be sure to vote on June 8! #JohnsonForDallas|work=Twitter|author=Eric Johnson}}

}}

{{Endorsements box

| title = Scott Griggs

| width = 50em

| list =

  • Jessica Gonzalez, Texas State Representative, District 104{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/jessicafortexas |title=Jessica Gonzalez for TX House 104 - Home |publisher=Facebook |access-date=January 16, 2019}}
  • Ana-Maria Ramos, Texas State Representative, District 102{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Ramos4Texas/status/1126614643437387776|title=It is my honor to endorse Scott Griggs, a longtime servant of his community, for Mayor of Dallas.

|work=Twitter|author=Ana-Maria Ramos}}

  • Angela Hunt, former Dallas City Council Member, District 14{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-city-council/2019/01/10/council-member-scott-griggs-announces-running-dallas-mayor |title=N. Oak Cliff's City Council member Scott Griggs announces run for Dallas mayor | Dallas City Council |publisher=Dallas News |date=January 10, 2019 |access-date=January 16, 2019}}
  • Philip Kingston, Dallas City Council Member, District 14
  • Adam Medrano, Dallas City Council Member, District 2; former Dallas Independent School District Trustee, District 8
  • Omar Narvaez, Dallas City Council Member, District 6
  • Mark Clayton, Dallas City Council Member, District 9{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/griggsfordallas/status/1126627041791619074|title=Proud to add @Ramos4Texas to list of current elected's incl @jessicafortexas @VoteAdamMedrano @VoteOmarNarvaez @MarkClaytonD9 Sandy Greyson & Joyce Foreman|work=Twitter|author=Scott Griggs}}

Organizations

  • Our Revolution{{Cite web |url=https://ourrevolution.com/candidates/ |title=Our Revolution - Our Candidates |access-date=April 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423162041/https://ourrevolution.com/candidates/ |archive-date=April 23, 2019 |url-status=dead }}

}}

{{Endorsements box

| title = Mike Ablon

| width = 50em

| list =

  • Larry Casto, former Dallas City Attorney

}}

{{Endorsements box

| title = Regina Montoya

| width = 50em

| list =

  • Hillary Clinton, 67th United States Secretary of State; Former United States Senator from New York; Former First Lady of the United States{{cite news|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-city-hall/2019/03/20/hillary-clinton-endorses-dallas-mayoral-candidate-regina-montoya|title=Hillary Clinton makes endorsement in Dallas mayoral race|work=Dallas Morning News|date=March 20, 2019}}

}}

{{Endorsements box

| title = Jason Villalba

| width = 50em

| list =

  • George P. Bush, Land Commissioner of Texas{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/georgepbush/status/1102678587751182337|title=There's no doubt in my mind that my friend @JasonVillalba is the person we need to clean up City Hall and continue the process of turning Dallas into one of the greatest cities in America. Proud to endorse him for Mayor of Dallas.|author=George P. Bush|work=Twitter}}
  • Poncho Nevárez, Texas State Representative, District 74{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JasonVillalba/status/1096457862744817666|title=It's truly an honor to have the support of my great friend and Democratic colleague from when I served in the Texas Legislature, Rep. @poncho_nevarez. It's time for all elected officials to work together bridge partisan divides and strengthen our communities. #PowerOfCommunity|author=Jason Villalba|work=Twitter}}

}}

Results

{{Election box begin no change|title=Dallas mayoral election results, 2019}}{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Eric Johnson|votes=16,374|percentage=20.31|party=Nonpartisan politician}}{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Scott Griggs|party=Nonpartisan politician|votes=14,901|percentage=18.48}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Nonpartisan politician|candidate=Lynn McBee|votes=11,309|percentage=14.03}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Nonpartisan politician|candidate=Mike Ablon|votes=10,859|percentage=13.47}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Nonpartisan politician|candidate=Miguel Solis|votes=8,640|percentage=10.72}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Nonpartisan politician|candidate=Regina Montoya|votes=8,428|percentage=10.45}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Nonpartisan politician|candidate=Jason Villalba|votes=5,440|percentage=6.75}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Nonpartisan politician|candidate=Albert Black|votes=4,205|percentage=5.22}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Nonpartisan politician|candidate=Alyson Kennedy|votes=469|percentage=0.58}}{{Election box total no change|percentage=100|votes=80,625}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change|title=Dallas mayoral runoff election results, 2019}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Nonpartisan politician|candidate=Eric Johnson|votes=41,208|percentage=55.61}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Nonpartisan politician|candidate=Scott Griggs|votes=32,898|percentage=44.39}}

{{Election box total no change|votes=74,106|percentage=100}}

{{Election box end}}

References

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