2005 Atlanta mayoral election

2005 Atlanta mayoral election

November 8, 2005
Turnout	13.59%
Candidate Shirley Franklin Dave Walker Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Popular vote 42,642 2,857 Percentage 90.49% 6.06%
Mayor before election Shirley Franklin Democratic Elected mayor Shirley Franklin Democratic

The 2005 mayoral election in Atlanta, Georgia took place on November 8, 2005, alongside other Atlanta municipal races. Incumbent Mayor Shirley Franklin faced no serious opposition and was reelected with 90.49% of the vote.

Results

Atlanta mayoral general election, 2005

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	nonpartisan candidate	Shirley Franklin (incumbent)	42,642	90.49
	Nonpartisan	Dave Walker	2,857	6.06
	Nonpartisan	Glenn S. Wrightson	1,445	3.07
	Nonpartisan	Write-in votes	179	0.38
Turnout			47,743	13.59