2021 Cleveland mayoral election
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The 2021 Cleveland mayoral election will take place on November 2, 2021, to elect the Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. The election is officially nonpartisan, with the top two candidates from the September 14 primary election advancing to the general election, regardless of party. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Frank G. Jackson is eligible to run for reelection to a fifth term, but has instead chosen to retire.[1][2]
Primary election
Candidates
Declared
- Justin Bibb, nonprofit executive[3][4]
- Ross DiBello, attorney[5][4]
- Basheer Jones, Cleveland City Councilman for Ward 7[6][4]
- Kevin J. Kelley, President of Cleveland City Council, Councilman for Ward 13[7][4]
- Dennis Kucinich, former Mayor of Cleveland, former U.S. representative from Ohio's 10th congressional district, candidate for President of the United States in 2004 and 2008, and candidate for Governor of Ohio in 2018[8][4]
- Zack Reed, former City Councilman for Ward 2 and candidate for mayor in 2017[9][4]
- Sandra Williams, state senator[10][4]
Withdrew
- Landry McNord Simmons Jr., Cuyahoga County Deputy Sheriff and Cuyahoga County Republican Party committee member[11][4][12]
Disqualified
- James Jerome Bell, realtor and perennial candidate[13][4]
- Michael J. Chal[13][4]
- Michael F. Kilbane[13][4]
- Arthur O. Kostendt[14][4]
- Keyshawn Dwayne Varnado[13][4]
- Anthony Lee Wilson[13][15][4]
- Latorya Jean Witcher[13][15][4]
Declined
- Dan Brady, former president of Cuyahoga County Council, former state senator, and former city council member[16][17]
- Blaine Griffin, city council member (running for re-election)[18][19]
- Frank G. Jackson, incumbent mayor[2]
- Dick Knoth, partner at BakerHostetler[20]
- Martin J. Sweeney, Cuyahoga County council member, former president of Cleveland City Council, and former state representative[16][18][21]
- Matt Zone, former city council member[18][22]
Endorsements
Justin Bibb
- Organizations
Kevin J. Kelley
- Labor unions
- International Association of Fire Fighters Local 93[24]
- United Association Local 55[24]
- United Association Local 120[24]
Sandra Williams
- State legislators
- Nickie Antonio, Ohio State Senator from District 23 (2019–present)[10]
- Janine Boyd, Ohio State Representative from District 9 (2015-present)[10]
- Juanita Brent, Ohio State Representative from District 12 (2019-present)[10]
- Tavia Galonski, Ohio State Representative from District 35 (2017-present)[10]
- Stephanie Howse, Ohio State Representative from District 11 (2015-present)[10]
- Kenny Yuko, Ohio State Senator from District 25 (2015–present); Minority Leader of the Ohio Senate (2017–present)[10]
- County officials
- Armond Budish, Cuyahoga County Executive (2015-present)[10]
Polling
Primary election
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Justin Bibb |
Ross DiBello |
Blaine Griffin |
Basheer Jones |
Kevin Kelley |
Dick Knoth |
Dennis Kucinich |
Zack Reed |
Sandra Williams |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Wallace University | March 15 – April 22, 2021 | 421 (A) | ± 5% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 5.2% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 17.8% | 8.8% | 7.1% | 48.0% |
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- ^ Allard, Sam (June 17, 2020). "It is What it Isn't: Frank Jackson Won't Rule Out Fifth Term, Offers Corrective on Infamous Quote". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ a b DeNatale, Dave; Naymik, Mark (May 6, 2021). "Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announces he won't seek 5th term during 'Tele-Town Hall'". WKYC. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ Allard, Sam (January 12, 2021). "Justin Bibb Formally Launches 2021 Cleveland Mayoral Campaign". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Richardson, Seth A. (June 16, 2021). "Eight file to run to succeed Mayor Frank Jackson in first open mayor's race since 2001". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Allard, Sam (October 29, 2020). "West Park Attorney Launches Outsider Cleveland Mayoral Campaign". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ Barry, Kevin (May 6, 2021). "Ward 7 City Councilman Basheer Jones announces he's running for Cleveland mayor". News 5 Cleveland. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ Richardson, Seth A. (April 8, 2021). "City Council President Kevin Kelley announces long-expected mayoral campaign". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ Higgs, Robert; Richardson, Seth A. (June 14, 2021). "'Never quit:' Former Cleveland Mayor Dennis Kucinich running for mayor again". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Richardson, Seth A. (March 22, 2021). "Former City Councilman Zack Reed announces bid for Cleveland mayor". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Richardson, Seth A. (May 3, 2021). "State Sen. Sandra Williams announces bid for Cleveland mayor". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Allard, Sam (April 2, 2021). "Landry M. Simmons, the Republican Candidate for Cleveland Mayor, Wants to Get Rid of the Consent Decree". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ Allard, Sam (June 28, 2021). "Cleveland Mayoral Candidate Landry Simmons Withdraws From Race, Field Narrows to 7". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "2021 Candidate List" (PDF). Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ Allard, Sam (December 4, 2020). "Hudson Native Arthur Kostendt Running for Cleveland Mayor in 2021 on Law and Order Platform". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Allard, Sam (April 29, 2021). "Winners and Losers from Cleveland Mayoral Candidates Forum on Criminal Justice". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ a b Naymik, Mark (May 9, 2019). "More evidence 2021 Cleveland mayor's race may already be upon us: Mark Naymik". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ Astolfi, Courtney (November 6, 2020). "Cuyahoga County Council President Dan Brady to retire". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ a b c Higgs, Robert (December 29, 2019). "What will top the news from Cleveland City Hall in 2020? Poverty relief, environment and a mayoral race". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ Allard, Sam (January 13, 2021). "Blaine Griffin Will Not Run for Cleveland Mayor in 2021, Will Seek Re-Election on City Council". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ Allard, Sam (February 24, 2021). "Who on Earth is "Dick Knoth" and Why is He Running for Mayor of Cleveland?". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ Allard, Sam (October 9, 2020). "Marty Sweeney, Ward 16 Resident, Laying Groundwork for 2021 City Council Run in Ward 11". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ Castele, Nick (September 27, 2020). "Matt Zone To Leave Cleveland City Council For Urban Land-Use Program". Ideastream. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ Allard, Sam (June 15, 2021). "Our Revolution Ohio endorses Justin Bibb for Cleveland Mayor". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ a b c DeNatale, Dave "Dino" (June 15, 2021). "Council president Kevin Kelley files petitions in bid to become Cleveland's next mayor". WKYC. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
External links
- Official campaign websites