2005 Boston mayoral election

The 2005 Boston mayoral election occurred on Tuesday, November 8, 2005, between incumbent mayor Thomas Menino and City Councilor Maura Hennigan. Menino was re-elected to a fourth term.

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2005 Boston mayoral election

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Turnout	36% (registered voters)
Candidate Thomas Menino Maura Hennigan Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Popular vote 64,001 30,468 Percentage 67.52% 32.14%
Ward results Precinct results Menino:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Hennigan:      50–60%      60–70% Tie:     40–50%
Mayor before election Thomas Menino Elected mayor Thomas Menino

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As Menino and Hennigan were the only two candidates, no preliminary election was held. 36% of registered voters turned out to vote in the election.^[1]