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2019 Dallas mayoral election

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Nominee Eric Johnson Scott Griggs Lynn McBee First round 16,374 20.3% 14,901 18.5% 11,309 14.0% Runoff 41,208 55.6% 32,898 44.4% Eliminated   Nominee Mike Ablon Miguel Solis Regina Montoya First round 10,859 13.5% 8,640 10.7% 8,428 10.5% Runoff Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated   Nominee Jason Villalba Albert Black First round 5,440 6.8% 4,205 5.2% Runoff Eliminated Eliminated

Runoff results by precinct Johnson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Griggs:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Tie:      50%      No data

Mayor before election Mike Rawlings Elected mayor Eric Johnson

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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. 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%.

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.

Qualified candidates

• Mike Ablon, real estate developer
• Albert Black, chair of the Dallas Housing Authority
• Scott Griggs, Dallas City Councilmember, District 1
• Eric Johnson, member of the Texas House of Representatives
• Alyson Kennedy, activist, Socialist Workers Party member, 2016 presidential candidate
• Lynn McBee, philanthropist
• Regina Montoya, attorney, former aide during the Presidency of Bill Clinton, and Democratic nominee for Texas's 5th congressional district in 2000
• Miguel Solis, Dallas Independent School District Trustee, District 8
• Jason Villalba, former member of the Texas House of Representatives

Did not qualify

• Heriberto Ortiz
• Miguel Patino, resident of Oak Cliff
• Stephen S. Smith

Dropped out of race

• Larry Casto, former Dallas City Attorney endorsed Mike Ablon

Endorsements

• Colin Allred, U.S. Representative
• Eddie Bernice Johnson, U.S. Representative
• Lance Gooden, U.S. Representative
• Sylvia Garcia, U.S. Representative
• Mike Rawlings, Mayor of Dallas
• Ron Kirk, former Mayor of Dallas
• Tom Leppert, former Mayor of Dallas
• Steve Bartlett, former Mayor of Dallas
• Royce West, Texas State Senator, District 23
• John Carona, former Texas State Senator, District 16
• Roberto Alonzo, former Texas State Representative, District 104
• Linda Koop, former Texas State Representative; former member of the Dallas City Council
• Michelle Beckley, Texas State Representative, District 65
• Terry Meza, Texas State Representative, District 105
• Victoria Neave, Texas State Representative, District 107
• Carl Sherman, Texas State Representative, District 109
• Helen Giddings, Texas State Representative, District 109
• Angie Chen Button, Texas State Representative, District 112
• Dan Huberty, Texas State Representative, District 127
• Harold Dutton Jr., Texas State Representative, District 142
• Greg Ellis, former professional football player

• Jessica Gonzalez, Texas State Representative, District 104
• Ana-Maria Ramos, Texas State Representative, District 102
• Angela Hunt, former Dallas City Council Member, District 14
• 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

Organizations

• Our Revolution

• Larry Casto, former Dallas City Attorney

• Hillary Clinton, 67th United States Secretary of State; Former United States Senator from New York; Former First Lady of the United States

• George P. Bush, Land Commissioner of Texas
• Poncho Nevárez, Texas State Representative, District 74

Results

References

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17. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
18. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
19. Corbett Smith. "INBOX: Dallas' Democratic Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Terrell's Republican Congressman Lance Gooden endorse @Johnson4Dallas for Dallas mayor". Twitter.
20. Sylvia Garcia. "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". Twitter.
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23. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
24. Royce West. ""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!"". Twitter.
25. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
26. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
27. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
28. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
29. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
30. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
31. Angie Chen Button. "Happy to give it. Your love of @CityOfDallas is undeniable". Twitter.
32. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
33. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
34. Eric Johnson. "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". Twitter.
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36. Ana-Maria Ramos. "It is my honor to endorse Scott Griggs, a longtime servant of his community, for Mayor of Dallas". Twitter.
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38. Scott Griggs. "Proud to add @Ramos4Texas to list of current elected's incl @jessicafortexas @VoteAdamMedrano @VoteOmarNarvaez @MarkClaytonD9 Sandy Greyson & Joyce Foreman". Twitter.
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41. George P. Bush. "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". Twitter.
42. Jason Villalba. "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". Twitter.

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