The 20 Largest American Cities, In Order Of The Last Time They Elected A Democratic Mayor
The 20 Largest American Cities, In Order Of The Last Time They Elected A Democratic Mayor
by Olivia LaVecchia
• Dallas: June 18, 2011
• Jacksonville: May 17, 2011
• Chicago: Feb. 22, 2011
• Houston: Dec. 12, 2009
• Charlotte: Nov. 3, 2009
• Memphis: Oct. 15, 2009
• Austin: May 9, 2009
• El Paso: May 9, 2009
• Fort Worth: May 9, 2009
• San Antonio: May 9, 2009
• Detroit: May 5, 2009
• Los Angeles: March 3, 2009
• Columbus: Nov. 6, 2007
• Philadelphia: Nov. 6, 2007
• San Francisco: Nov. 6, 2007
• Phoenix: Sept. 11, 2007
• San Jose: Nov. 7, 2006
• Indianapolis: Nov. 4, 2003
• New York: Nov. 7, 1989
• San Diego: June 7, 1988
Note: Subsequent to the writing of this post the city of Dallas elected a Democratic mayor. Like, over the weekend and stuff. The post has been amended to reflect that.
Olivia LaVecchia is an Awl summer reporter.