Boston city council election, 2009
Boston city council elections were held on November 3, 2009 with preliminary elections on September 22, 2009. All 13 seats (9 district representatives and 4 at-large members) were contested.
John R. Connolly, Stephen J. Murphy, Felix G. Arroyo, and Ayanna Pressley won the four At-Large seats. Incumbent At-Large Councilors Michael F. Flaherty and Sam Yoon did not run for re-election as they were running for Mayor.
Pressley's victory made her first woman of color to be elected to the council in its history.
Councilor Salvatore LaMattina was re-elected.
Councilor Bill Linehan ran unopposed.
Councilor Maureen Feeney ran unopposed.
Councilor Charles Yancey ran unopposed.
Councilor Robert Consalvo ran unopposed.
Councilor John M. Tobin, Jr. ran unopposed.
Councilor Chuck Turner was re-elected.
Councilor Michael P. Ross was reelected.
Councilor Mark Ciommo was re-elected.
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