2005 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 2005 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election Ohio presidential no 2001 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election 2001 2009 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election 2009 November 8, 2005 150x150px Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan candidate 48,899 61.89% 150x150px Jack Ford Nonpartisan candidate 30,113 38.11% Mayor Jack Ford Nonpartisan Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan The 2005 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election took place on November 8, 2005. Incumbent Mayor Jack Ford ran for re-election to a second term.Zaborney Mark Ford gets campaign under way The Blade May 21, 2005 Toledo, Ohio B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177988236/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 He was challenged by a crowded field of candidates, with former Mayor Carty Finkbeiner, former County Commissioner Keith Wilkowski, and City Councilman Rob Ludeman. Ford significantly outraised his opponents,Troy Tom Ford war chest far outpaces funds on hand for opponents The Blade September 2, 2005 Toledo, Ohio B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177988537/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 but faced a difficult re-election campaign.Tankersley Jim Ground game' takes over as contenders seek voters The Blade September 4, 2005 Toledo, Ohio B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177988795/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 In the primary election, Finkbeiner placed first by a wide margin, winning 37 percent of the vote. The race for second place was close between Ford and Wilkowski, but Ford ended up narrowly defeating him, winning 26 percent of the vote to Wilkowski's 23 percent, and advancing to the general election with Finkbeiner.Tankersley Jim Finkbeiner, Ford advance to Nov. mayoral matchup The Blade September 14, 2005 Toledo, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177988620/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 In the general election, Finkbeiner defeated Ford in a landslide, winning 62 percent of the vote.Tankersley Jim Troy Tom Carty's lead forces Ford to concede The Blade November 9, 2005 Toledo, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177988654/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Primary election Candidates Carty Finkbeiner, former Mayor (Democratic)Vezner Tad Finkbeiner joins Toledo mayor's race The Blade July 1, 2005 Toledo, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177988291/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Jack Ford, incumbent Mayor (Democratic) Keith Wilkowski, former County Commissioner (Democratic)Emch Dale Wilkowski sets run for Toledo mayor The Blade June 16, 2005 Toledo, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177988708/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Rob Ludeman, City Councilman (Republican)Blake Erica Ludeman says experience qualifies him for mayor job The Blade August 24, 2004 Toledo, Ohio B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177988014/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Opal Covey, minister, 2001 candidate for Mayor (independent)Vezner Tad Several candidates set sights on office in Government Center The Blade July 2, 2005 Toledo, Ohio B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177988330/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Don Gozdowski, contractor (independent)Mayoral hopeful aims to end world hunger The Blade July 15, 2005 Toledo, Ohio B3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177988413/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Martin Okonski, U.S. Navy veteran (independent) Results Primary election resultsLucas County Board of Elections - 2005 Toledo Municipal Primary - OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS Lucas County Board of Elections October 5, 2005 https://co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/2224/September-2005-Totals?bidId= July 26, 2025 Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan candidate 15,424 36.73% Jack Ford (inc.) Nonpartisan candidate 11,057 26.33% Keith Wilkowski Nonpartisan candidate 9,830 23.41% Rob Ludeman Nonpartisan candidate 5,419 12.90% Opal Covey Nonpartisan candidate 111 0.26% Don Gozdowski Nonpartisan candidate 91 0.22% Martin Okonski Nonpartisan candidate 64 0.15% write-ins 2 0.00% 41,998 100.00% General election Results 2005 Toledo mayoral election resultsElection Summary Report - Lucas County, Ohio - General Election - November 8, 2005 Lucas County Board of Elections December 12, 2005 https://co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/2221/November-2005-County-Totals?bidId= July 26, 2025 Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan candidate 48,899 61.89% Jack Ford (inc.) Nonpartisan candidate 30,113 38.11% 79,012 100.00% References Category:2005 Ohio elections Category:2005 United States mayoral elections Category:November 2005 in the United States 2005