2021 Cleveland mayoral election

2021 Cleveland mayoral election

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Candidate Justin Bibb Kevin Kelley
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 36,138 21,352
Percentage 62.86% 37.14%

Bibb:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Kelley:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Mayor before election

Frank G. Jackson
Democratic

Elected mayor

Justin Bibb
Democratic

The 2021 Cleveland mayoral election took place on November 2, 2021, to elect the Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. The election was 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 was eligible to run for reelection to a fifth term, but instead chose to retire.[1][2] Justin Bibb was elected the 58th mayor of Cleveland in the general election.[3]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Castele, Nick (November 2, 2021). "Justin Bibb will be Cleveland's next mayor". Ideastream. Retrieved November 2, 2021.