Jersey City mayoral election, 2001
Encyclopedia
The Jersey City mayoral election of 2001 was held on May 8, 2001. Incumbent Mayor Bret Schundler
did not run for re-election. Glenn Cunningham
was elected, becoming the first African-American mayor
of Jersey City.
Bret Schundler
Bret D. Schundler is an American politician from New Jersey. He served in the Cabinet of Governor Chris Christie as New Jersey Commissioner of Education until he was dismissed on August 27, 2010....
did not run for re-election. Glenn Cunningham
Glenn Cunningham (New Jersey)
Glenn Dale Cunningham was an American Democratic Party politician, who was the first African American Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, the state's second-largest city. Cunningham also served in the New Jersey Senate. After Cunningham's death, L. Harvey Smith became the acting mayor of Jersey City...
was elected, becoming the first African-American mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Jersey City.
Election results
| Candidate | Vote Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Dale Cunningham | 14,392 | 38.61% |
| Thomas A. DeGise Thomas A. DeGise Thomas A. DeGise is an American Democratic Party politician who serves as the County Executive of Hudson County, New Jersey. As County Executive, DeGise administers county business, together with the Board of Chosen Freeholders acting in a legislative role.... |
9,008 | 24.17% |
| Louis Manzo Louis Manzo Louis Manzo is an American Democratic Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2004 to 2008, where he represented the 31st legislative district.-Biography:... |
7,618 | 20.44% |
| Sluka | 3,439 | 9.23% |
| Cavanaugh | 2,817 | 7.56% |