2003 Raleigh mayoral election

Raleigh mayoral election, 2003

October 7, 2003

Candidate Charles Meeker John Odom Popular vote 27,128 18,918 Percentage 58.82% 41.02%

Mayor before election Charles Meeker Democratic Elected mayor Charles Meeker Democratic

The Raleigh mayoral election of 2003 was held on October 7, 2003, to elect a Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina. The election is non-partisan. It was won by incumbent mayor Charles Meeker, who defeated John Odom in the primary. Because Meeker won more than 50% in the first round, there was no need for a run-off.

Results

2003 Raleigh mayoral election

Candidate		Votes	%
Charles Meeker (incumbent)		27,128	58.82
John Odom		18,918	41.02
Write-ins		76	0.16
Voter turnout		%