1997 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 1997 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election Ohio Flag of Toledo, Ohio (1994–2025).svg presidential no 1993 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election 1993 2001 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election 2001 November 4, 1997 150x150px Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan candidate 46,738 50.96% 150x150px Nick Wichowski Nonpartisan candidate 44,973 49.04% Mayor Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan The 1997 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election took place on November 4, 1997. Incumbent Mayor Carty Finkbeiner ran for re-election to a second term.Weiss Mitch Finkbeiner wants second term as mayor of Toledo The News-Messenger February 4, 1997 Fremont, Ohio A8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-messenger/177985593/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 He was challenged by four opponents, including Republican businessman Nick Wichowski and neighborhood development specialist Alan Cox. In the primary, Finkbeiner placed first by a wide margin, winning 47 percent of the vote. Wichowski won 27 percent and advanced to the general election against Finkbeiner.Wenzel Fritz Mayor, challenger open campaign The Blade September 11, 1997 Toledo, Ohio A17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177986165/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Despite Finkbeiner's popularity and the "robust local economy," the city's financial difficulties ultimately resulted in a close race.Wenzel Fritz Cohan Jeffrey Mayoral hopefuls race down to wire The Blade November 4, 1997 Toledo, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177986306/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Finkbeiner narrowly defeated Wichowski to win re-election, receiving 51 percent of the vote to Wichowski's 49 percent.Cohan Jeffrey Wenzel Fritz Toledo keeps Carty: Finkbeiner narrowly wins re-election as mayor The Blade November 5, 1997 Toledo, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177986381/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Primary election Candidates Carty Finkbeiner, incumbent Mayor (Democratic) Nick Wichowski, businessman (Republican)Wenzel Fritz 2 challenge Finkbeiner in mayoral race The Blade July 8, 1997 Toledo, Ohio 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177985775/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Alan Cox, neighborhood development specialist (independent)Wenzel Fritz Deadline to file for city races is today The Blade July 10, 1997 Toledo, Ohio A21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177985903/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Dave Domanski, auto worker (Libertarian)Wenzel Fritz At-large seats a challenge for voters The Blade July 13, 1997 Toledo, Ohio A12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177985859/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Edward Emery, sociologist (Republican) Declined Donna Owens, former Mayor (Republican) Sally Perz, State Representative (Republican) Gene Zmuda, City Councilman Results Primary election resultsSEPTEMBER 9, 1997 MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION Lucas County Board of Elections October 22, 1997 https://co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/3874/Primary-Election-Ward-Summary?bidId= July 26, 2025 Carty Finkbeiner (inc.) Nonpartisan candidate 15,008 47.32% Nick Wichowski Nonpartisan candidate 8,526 26.88% Alan Cox Nonpartisan candidate 5,374 16.94% Dave Domanski Nonpartisan candidate 1,648 5.20% Edward Emery Nonpartisan candidate 1,163 3.67% 31,719 100.00% General election Results 1997 Toledo mayoral election resultsNOVEMBER 4, 1997 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION Lucas County Board of Elections January 27, 1998 https://co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/3871/General-Election-Ward-Summary?bidId= July 26, 2025 Carty Finkbeiner (inc.) Nonpartisan candidate 46,738 50.96% Nick Wichowski Nonpartisan candidate 44,973 49.04% write-ins 3 0.00% 91,714 100.00% References Category:1997 Ohio elections Category:1997 United States mayoral elections Category:November 1997 in the United States 1997