Justin Bibb and Kevin Kelley will face off in Cleveland mayoral race
With 100% of ballots recorded, nonprofit executive Justin Bibb and city council president Kevin Kelley led the Cleveland mayoral primary and will face off in the general election.
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Scenes from the election: Voters turn out for Cleveland’s primary
The Land visited polling locations across the city to talk with voters and campaign workers about why they’re voting this election, what changes they want to see in their neighborhoods, and who they’re supporting.
Progressive city council candidates eye increased voter turnout while others remain wary
Civic engagement and voter turnout throughout Cleveland’s wards have been a mixed bag going into the primary election. Mail ballot requests and returns have generally increased citywide from where they lagged in 2017. And some progressive newcomers say their grassroots campaigns have seen on-the-ground interest in city council elections, but some of their incumbent counterparts remain wary.
Defying critics who cast him as the ultimate political insider, Kevin Kelley says ‘Change will come’ if he’s elected mayor
On an early September evening, about a dozen neighbors gathered in the backyard of Phil and Christina Buck on Cleveland’s west side for a meet-and-greet with City Council president and mayoral candidate Kevin Kelley. The candidate, dressed casually in a short-sleeve shirt and leaning forward in his lawn chair, listened intently as an Ohio City resident complained about absentee landlords.
What’s shaping civic engagement this election season? Here’s one expert’s thoughts.
Are Clevelanders disengaged in politics heading into this election season? We talked to a political science professor and researcher at Baldwin Wallace University to break down some of the biggest factors shaping voter turnout and civic engagement throughout Cleveland neighborhoods.
Sen. Sandra Williams could make Cleveland mayoral history, but the road there seems steep for her by-the-book campaign
Sen. Sandra Williams, who could be the first Black woman to serve as Cleveland’s mayor, said two prominent Cleveland businessmen have offered her cash and political favors to step out of the race. She’s faced questions about her ability to lead based on her gender. But banking on her state-level colleagues and legislative track record, she will see the mayoral race through to the end.
Historic Labor Day parade resumes, drawing candidates new and old, near and far
A historic parade returned from a year’s hiatus this Labor Day, drawing political candidates from as far away as Cincinnati and as far back as 1997 for elections as far ahead as 14 months.
What are your thoughts on Cleveland’s upcoming elections? Help guide The Land’s coverage with a brief survey
In anticipation of Cleveland’s upcoming elections, The Land has launched a survey to learn more about our audience’s thoughts on the races so far and the issues this election season has highlighted.
Voters first: What did residents think of CLE mayoral candidates’ responses on economy and education?
Questions during the second Cleveland mayoral debate challenged the mayoral candidates to envision a city with a strong economy, a clean and safe environment and a robust public education system. Just as we did after the first debate, the Northeast Ohio Solutions Journalism Collaborative reached out to residents who asked questions to see what they thought of the candidates’ responses.
Nonprofit groups are pushing for better green spaces this mayoral election
Five nonprofit groups whose work focuses on improving parks have formed the Cleveland Parks and Greenspace Coalition to push for equitable access to green space, transparency in how investments are made, and residents taking “ownership” over parks in the city. Cleveland has fallen behind its peer cities in providing equitable parks for all, they say, and the time is right to dismantle structures that perpetuate racism.
