2001 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election|
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The 2001 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election took place on November 6, 2001, to elect the mayor of Toledo, Ohio. Incumbent Mayor Carty Finkbeiner was term-limited and could not run for re-election to a second term, and instead explored a run for Governor in 2002.[1] Six candidates ran to succeed him, with two Democrats, State Representative Jack Ford and County Treasurer Ray Kest, emerging as the frontrunners.[2]
Turnout in the primary election, which took place on September 11, 2001, was negatively affected by the terrorist attacks taking place that day, with only 25 percent of voters turning out. Ford and Kest both received 44 percent of the vote, with Ford narrowly beating Kest by 41 votes for first place.[3] In the general election, Ford defeated Kest in a landslide, winning 61 percent of the vote and becoming the city's first Black mayor.[4]
Primary election
Candidates
- Jack Ford, State Representative (Democratic)[5]
- Ray Kest, County Treasurer (Democratic)[6]
- Rick Grafing, bar owner (independent)[7]
- Armiya Muhammed, security company owner (independent)[8]
- James Harmon, math teacher (independent)[9]
- Opal Covey, former thrift shop owner (independent)[9]
Results
General election
Results
References
- ^ Wenzel, Fritz (January 23, 1001). "Small war chest may hamper mayor". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. A6. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mahr, Joe (September 8, 2001). "Mayor hopefuls offer optimism". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. A1. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wenzel, Fritz (September 12, 2001). "Kest bests Ford in primary by 89 votes; both advance". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. B1. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wenzel, Fritz (November 7, 2001). "Ford cruises, shocks Kest". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. A1. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Drew, James (May 20, 2001). "Ford jumps into Toledo mayoral fray". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. A1. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mahr, Joe (December 13, 2000). "County treasurer opens his run for mayor". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. B1. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wenzel, Fritz (July 12, 2001). "Ragtime Rick' Grafing files as candidate for Toledo mayor". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. B1. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Business owner, 27, plans mayoral bid". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. March 31, 2001. p. B6. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Wenzel, Fritz (July 13, 2001). "Ford, Kest file election petitions". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. B2. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION". Lucas County Board of Elections. April 9, 2002. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ "NOVEMBER 6, 2001 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION". Lucas County Board of Elections. April 8, 2002. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
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