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

November 5, 2019 (first round) December 3, 2019 (runoff)

Candidate Van R. Johnson Eddie DeLoach Regina D. Thomas First-round vote 11,394 9,810 3,347 First-round percentage 45.95% 39.56% 13.50% Second-round vote 14,884 9,291 Second-round percentage 61.57% 38.43%

Mayor before election Eddie DeLoach Republican Elected Mayor Van R. Johnson Democratic

First round

First round results[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Van R. Johnson	11,394	45.95
	Nonpartisan	Eddie DeLoach (incumbent)	9,810	39.56
	Nonpartisan	Regina D. Thomas	3,347	13.50
	Nonpartisan	Louis E. Wilson Sr.	209	0.84
	Nonpartisan	Write-in	36	0.15
Total votes			21,796	100.00

Runoff

Second round results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Van R. Johnson	14,884	61.57%
	Nonpartisan	Eddie DeLoach (incumbent)	9,291	38.43%
Total votes			24,175	100%

References

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