Independent Mike Bloomberg wins NYC Mayor re-election…

Independent Mayor Mike Bloomberg wins New York City Mayoral re-election. In a vote that was a lot closer than most polls projected, Mike Bloomberg won a third term in office. He tweeted out to his supporters, “Thank you #NYC Humbled, proud, & excited to have the opportunity to serve you for another 4 yrs!”

With 99% of the vote in the tally stood at:

Michael Bloomberg (Independent & Republican) 50.6%

William C. Thompson Jr. (Democrat) 46.0%

Stephen Christopher (Constitution) 1.7%

Rev. Billy Talen (Green) 0.8%

Francisca Villar (Party for Socialism and Liberation) 0.3%

Jimmy McMillian (Rent Is Too Damn High) 0.2%

Joseph Dobrian (Libertarian) 0.2%

Daniel Fien (Socialist Workers) 0.1%

SOURCE:

http://elections.nytimes.com/2009/results/index.html

http://www.twitter.com/mikebloomberg