2005 Rochester mayoral election

The 2005 Rochester mayoral election took place on November 8, 2005 in the city of Rochester, New York, United States. Robert Duffy was elected to succeed outgoing mayor William A. Johnson Jr. who chose not to seek a fourth term.

Democratic

 * Robert Duffy - Chief of the Rochester Police Department
 * Wade Norwood - City councilman
 * Tim Mains - City councilman
 * Chris Maj - Business owner

Norwood had been selected by the party convention in April and was backed by local party elites such as Joe Morelle and David Gantt. However, he was defeated by Duffy in the primary election.

The primary election was held on September 13, 2005.

Republican

 * John Parrinello - criminal defense attorney