2001 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 2001 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election Ohio Flag of Toledo, Ohio (1994–2025).svg presidential no 1997 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election 1997 2005 Toledo, Ohio mayoral election 2005 November 6, 2001 150x150px Jack Ford Nonpartisan candidate 47,831 60.55% 150x150px Ray Kest Nonpartisan candidate 31,163 39.45% Mayor Carty Finkbeiner Nonpartisan Jack Ford Nonpartisan 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.Wenzel Fritz Small war chest may hamper mayor The Blade January 23, 1001 Toledo, Ohio A6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177986824/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Six candidates ran to succeed him, with two Democrats, State Representative Jack Ford and County Treasurer Ray Kest, emerging as the frontrunners.Mahr Joe Mayor hopefuls offer optimism The Blade September 8, 2001 Toledo, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177987634/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 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.Wenzel Fritz Kest bests Ford in primary by 89 votes; both advance The Blade September 12, 2001 Toledo, Ohio B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177987668/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 In the general election, Ford defeated Kest in a landslide, winning 61 percent of the vote and becoming the city's first Black mayor.Wenzel Fritz Ford cruises, shocks Kest The Blade November 7, 2001 Toledo, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177987824/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Primary election Candidates Jack Ford, State Representative (Democratic)Drew James Ford jumps into Toledo mayoral fray The Blade May 20, 2001 Toledo, Ohio A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177987318/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Ray Kest, County Treasurer (Democratic)Mahr Joe County treasurer opens his run for mayor The Blade December 13, 2000 Toledo, Ohio B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177987129/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Rick Grafing, bar owner (independent)Wenzel Fritz Ragtime Rick' Grafing files as candidate for Toledo mayor The Blade July 12, 2001 Toledo, Ohio B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177987386/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Armiya Muhammed, security company owner (independent)Business owner, 27, plans mayoral bid The Blade March 31, 2001 Toledo, Ohio B6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177987433/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 James Harmon, math teacher (independent)Wenzel Fritz Ford, Kest file election petitions The Blade July 13, 2001 Toledo, Ohio B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade/177987491/ Newspapers.com August 1, 2025 Opal Covey, former thrift shop owner (independent) Results Primary election resultsSEPTEMBER 11, 2001 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION Lucas County Board of Elections April 9, 2002 https://co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/2258/Primary-Election-Ward-Summary?bidId= July 26, 2025 Jack Ford Nonpartisan candidate 20,740 44.32% Ray Kest Nonpartisan candidate 20,699 44.23% Rick Grafing Nonpartisan candidate 3,198 6.83% Armiya Muhammed Nonpartisan candidate 954 2.04% James Harmon Nonpartisan candidate 826 1.76% Opal Covey Nonpartisan candidate 384 0.82% 46,801 100.00% General election Results 2001 Toledo mayoral election resultsNOVEMBER 6, 2001 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION Lucas County Board of Elections April 8, 2002 https://co.lucas.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/2256/General-Election-Ward-Summary?bidId= July 26, 2025 Jack Ford Nonpartisan candidate 47,831 60.55% Ray Kest Nonpartisan candidate 31,163 39.45% 78,994 100.00% References Category:2001 Ohio elections Category:2001 United States mayoral elections Category:November 2001 in the United States 2001