1993 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 1993 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election Ohio Flag of Toledo, Ohio (1909-1994).svg presidential no 1991 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election 1991 1997 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election 1997 November 2, 1993 150x150px Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan candidate 46,571 50.36% 150x150px Mike Ferner Nonpartisan candidate 45,899 49.64% Mayor John McHugh Nonpartisan Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan The 1993 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election took place on November 2, 1993. Following the adoption of a city charter amendment in 1992, which converted the city to a strong-mayor government, this was the first mayoral election for a four-year term.Toledo voters OK strong-mayor system The Plain Dealer November 5, 1992 Cleveland, Ohio 7-B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer/177983766/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Incumbent Mayor John McHugh declined to seek re-election,Clements Chase McHugh pledgtes he'll stay active to end of his term The Blade April 2, 1993 Toledo, Ohio 24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177984029/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 and a crowded race developed to succeed him. Though the race was formally nonpartisan, City Councilman Peter Silverman won the Democratic Party's endorsement, but City Councilman Carty Finkbeiner and former county party chair Bill Boyle, both Democrats, continued their campaigns without the party endorsement.Culp Lisa L. Ferner has his day at board of elections The Blade July 16, 1993 Toledo, Ohio 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177985110/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 They were joined by independents Mike Ferner, a City Councilman, and Paula Pennypacker, the 1991, as well as Republican financial consultant Woody Adams and two independent candidates. In the primary election, Finkbeiner placed first with 27 percent, and Ferner, who won 23 percent, joined him in the general election.Drew James Unendorsed Democrat, independent reach finals The Blade September 15, 1993 Toledo, Ohio 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177985280/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Finkbeiner ultimately defeated Ferner by a narrow margin in the general election,Drew James It's Carty time! Victory mnakes hash of exit polls The Blade November 3, 1993 Toledo, Ohio 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177985396/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 winning 50.3 percent of the vote to Ferner's 49.6 percent, a margin of just 672 votes. Primary election Candidates Carty Finkbeiner, City CouncilmanWeiss Mitch Strong mayor lures candidates weakly The Plain Dealer March 22, 1993 Cleveland, Ohio 3-B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer/177984194/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Mike Ferner, City Councilman (independent)Drew James Ferner focuses bid to be mayor on cooperation The Blade April 24, 1993 Toledo, Ohio 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177984359/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Bill Boyle, businessman, former Chairman of the Lucas County Democratic Party (Democratic)Drew James Mayor's race 'Boyles' over; ex-Democratic chief to run The Blade June 24, 1993 Toledo, Ohio 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177984594/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Peter Silverman, City Councilman (Democratic)Clements Chase Silverman's quest for mayor official The Blade April 6, 1993 Toledo, Ohio 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177984467/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Paula Pennypacker, anti-tax activist, 1991 candidate for Mayor (independent)Drew James Pennypacker to join race; Adams balks The Blade July 15, 1993 Toledo, Ohio 25 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177984697/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Woody Adams, financial consultant (Republican)Nonvoter leads voter registration The Blade July 10, 1993 Toledo, Ohio 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177984833/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Phil Joelson, attorney (independent)Drew James Mayor's race figures to be a political numbers game The Blade July 18, 1993 Toledo, Ohio 45661 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177984934/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Terry Shankland, ice cream shop owner (independent) Results Primary election resultsSEPTEMBER 14, 1993 TOLEDO MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION Lucas County Board of Elections August 25, 1994 https://co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/3888/Primary-Election-Ward-Summary?bidId= July 26, 2025 Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan candidate 17,862 27.42% Mike Ferner Nonpartisan candidate 15,113 23.20% Bill Boyle Nonpartisan candidate 12,648 19.42% Peter Silverman Nonpartisan candidate 10,468 16.07% Paula Pennypacker Nonpartisan candidate 6,322 9.71% Woody Adams Nonpartisan candidate 1,909 2.93% Phil Joelson Nonpartisan candidate 481 0.74% Terry Shankland Nonpartisan candidate 334 0.51% 65,137 100.00% General election Results 1993 Toledo mayoral election resultsNOVEMBER 2, 1993 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION Lucas County Board of Elections February 21, 1994 https://co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/3886/General-Election-Ward-Summary?bidId= July 26, 2025 Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan candidate 46,571 50.36% Mike Ferner Nonpartisan candidate 45,899 49.64% 92,470 100.00% References Category:1993 Ohio elections Category:1993 United States mayoral elections Category:November 1993 in the United States 1993