The 2017 Cincinnati mayoral election took place on November 7, 2017, to elect the Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. The election was officially nonpartisan, with the top two candidates from the May 2 primary election advancing to the general election, regardless of party. Incumbent Democratic Mayor John Cranley won re-election to a second term.
While the election was nonpartisan, all the candidates were known Democrats.
Primary election Candidates Declared John Cranley (D), incumbent Mayor of Cincinnati Rob Richardson Jr. (D), former University of Cincinnati board chairman Yvette Simpson (D), Cincinnati City Council member
Declined Greg Hartmann (R), former Hamilton County Commissioner Charlie Winburn (R), Cincinnati City Council member
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnCranley RobRichardson Jr. YvetteSimpson Undecided Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research February 27-March 2, 2017 500 ± 4.4% 40% 11% 39% 7%
Results
General election Candidates John Cranley (D), incumbent Mayor of Cincinnati Yvette Simpson (D), Cincinnati City Council member, President Pro-Tempore
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnCranley YvetteSimpson Undecided Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research February 27-March 2, 2017 500 ± 4.4% 43% 50% 5%
Results
References
External links Official campaign websites John Cranley for Mayor Yvette Simpson for Mayor