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The 1989 Cleveland mayoral election took place on November 7, 1989, to elect the Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. The election was officially nonpartisan, with the top two candidates from the October 3 primary advancing to the general election.
Both candidates who advanced to the runoff were African American and Democrats.[1]
Candidates
- Benny Bonanno, County Recorder
- George L. Forbes, City Council President
- Tim Hagan, County Commissioner
- Ralph J. Perk, Jr.
- Michael R. White, State Senator
Primary election
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| George L. Forbes | 46,493 | 37.53% | |
| Michael R. White | 31,440 | 25.38% | |
| Benny Bonanno | 28,268 | 22.82% | |
| Tim Hagan | 11,799 | 9.52% | |
| Ralph J. Perk, Jr. | 5,891 | 4.76% | |
| Total votes | 123,891 | ||
General election
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R. White | 85,829 | 55.74% | |
| George L. Forbes | 68,167 | 44.27% | |
| Total votes | 153,996 | ||
References
- ^ "CHALLENGE TO CITY HALL LIBERALISM CULMINATES IN N.Y. MAYORAL RACE - The Washington Post". The Washington Post.
- ^ "RaceID=547399". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
- ^ "RaceID=512306". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
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