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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

In Mobile three incumbents headed back to office, and one in a run off

Mobile, Alabama – In District 1 the incumbent Fred Richardson is looking to return to the Mobile City Council to represent district one for a fourth term, after defeating a strong challenge from Yasmin Coker a new comer to politics.

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Yasmin Coker - 1,139
Fred Richardson (I) - 1,654 (Winner)

In District 2 – This race between the incumbent William Carroll, Lakeisha Dotson and Jeffery Jones ends on tonight with no runoff. Carroll fends off both challengers and is re-election to a second term, after a tough fight from LaKeisha Dotson. "Our team this time was composed of a lot of young people along with seasoned vets," Carroll said. "We thought a lot about new leadership." Across the street from Carroll victory party, was the LaKeisha Dotson campaign headquarters and party. I think it was a very positive experience for me," Dotson said. "I was very excited about representing the district. You haven't heard the last of me yet."

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
William Carroll (I) - 1,147
Lakeshia Dotson - 885
Jeffery Jones – 91


In District 3 – Incumbent Clinton L. Johnson one of the longest serving council members in Mobile will face political newcomer Jermaine Burrell. This was a five way battle and the hottest race in the City of Mobile. Johnson finished about 200 votes ahead of businessman Jermaine Burrell. Challengers claimed the district was going backwards, and the incumbent Clinton L. Johnson claims his experience is working for the district. Ron Wallace a Mobile police detective seemed favorable to win this seat early on, but the voter spoke different on tonight. Rev. Johnson I must say sir, your district has went backwards. That district has no progress, but crime, poverty and who know whatever else. You got it wrong Rev. Clinton L. Johnson.



UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Jermaine Burrell - 770
Alphonse Hardy - 14
Clinton Johnson (I) - 964
Lyndon Peters - 54
Ron Wallace - 259




In District 6 – Incumbent Connie Hudson had no worry and immediately started celebrating when the polls closed. Hudson fended off her challenger Al Cheatham for a third term on Mobile City Council to represent parts of West Mobile area. Hudson beat Cheatham 3-1.



UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Al Cheatham - 269
Connie Hudson (I) - 1,894