2017 Toledo, Ohio, mayoral election

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2017 Toledo, Ohio, mayoral election
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  2015 November 7, 2017 2021  
  Centered Mayor Outside Pic (1).jpg Paula Hicks-Hudson.jpg
Candidate Wade Kapszukiewicz Paula Hicks-Hudson
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote28,54622,930
Percentage55.45%44.55%

Mayor before election

Paula Hicks-Hudson
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Wade Kapszukiewicz
Democratic

Toledo, Ohio, held an election for mayor on November 7, 2017. The election was officially nonpartisan, with the top two candidates from the September 12 primary election advancing to the general election, regardless of party. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson lost reelection to Lucas County Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz.

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Primary election

Candidates

Results

Primary election results [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Paula Hicks-Hudson (incumbent) 9,912 39.22
Democratic Wade Kapszukiewicz 8,432 33.36
Republican Tom Waniewski6,72226.60
Republican Opal Covey2070.82
Total votes25,273 100

General election

Candidates

Results

2017 Toledo mayoral election [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Wade Kapszukiewicz 28,546 55.45
Democratic Paula Hicks-Hudson (incumbent)22,93044.55
Total votes51,476 100

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References

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  2. "Toledo mayor kicks off re-election campaign". WTVG . May 14, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  3. Hormann, Bill (May 2, 2017). "Wade Kapszukiewicz announces mayoral run". WTVG . Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  4. "Tom Waniewski to run for Toledo Mayor". WTVG . April 6, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  5. "Election Summary Report PRIMARY ELECTION LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 Summary For Jurisdiction Wide, All Counters, All Races * * * OFFICIAL RESULTS * * *". Lucas County Board of Elections. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  6. "Election Summary Report GENERAL ELECTION LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO NOVEMBER 7, 2017 Summary For Jurisdiction Wide, All Counters, All Races * * * OFFICIAL RESULTS * * *". Lucas County Board of Elections. Retrieved May 4, 2021.