The 2009 Omaha mayoral election was held on May 12, 2009. Incumbent mayor Mike Fahey declined to seek a third term. The election was won by city councilman Jim Suttle, who defeated former mayor Hal Daub by a two percent margin. Candidates Randy William Brown Hal Daub - former Omaha mayor, former Congressman, 1988 and 1990 Senate candidate (Republican) Mort Sullivan Jim Suttle - Omaha city councilman (Democrat) Jim Vokal - Omaha city councilman (Republican) Election results Primary The primary was held on April 7, 2009 General References Omaha 2009 Nebraska elections 2009