Cuyahoga County is a large urban county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. It is situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie,across the U.S.–Canada maritime border. As of the 2020 census,its population was 1,264,817,making it the second-most-populous county in the state.
Dennis John Kucinich is an American politician. A Democrat,Kucinich served as U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th congressional district from 1997 to 2013. From 1977 to 1979,he served a term as mayor of Cleveland,where he survived a recall election and successfully fought an effort to sell the municipal electric utility before losing his reelection contest to George Voinovich.
George Victor Voinovich was an American politician who served as a United States senator from Ohio from 1999 to 2011. He previously served as the 65th governor of Ohio from 1991 to 1998 and as the 54th mayor of Cleveland from 1980 to 1989,the last Republican to serve in that office.
Ralph Joseph Perk was an American politician of the Republican Party who served as the 52nd mayor of Cleveland,Ohio.
Michael White is an American politician of the Democratic Party and was the 55th and second longest-serving mayor of Cleveland,Ohio encompassing three four-year terms,from 1990 to 2002. He was Cleveland's second African American mayor as well as the city's second youngest mayor.
Francis E. Gaul was an American politician of the Democratic party. He was the Treasurer of Cuyahoga County,Ohio from 1976 to 1995.
Frank George Jackson is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 57th Mayor of Cleveland,Ohio from 2006 to 2022. He was first elected on November 8,2005,unseating incumbent Jane Campbell,and re-elected in 2009,2013,and 2017. Having served four full terms,he is the longest-serving mayor in Cleveland history. On May 6,2021,he announced he would not seek re-election in 2021.
Cleveland City Council is the legislative branch of government for the City of Cleveland,Ohio. Its chambers are located at Cleveland City Hall at 601 Lakeside Avenue,across the street from Public Auditorium in Downtown Cleveland. Cleveland City Council members are elected from 17 wards to four-year terms. In Cleveland's mayor–council form of government,council acts as a check against the power of the city executive,the mayor. Its responsibilities include "monitoring city departments,approving budgets,and enacting legislation to improve the quality of life [for the citizens of the city]."
The 1978 Cleveland recall election determined whether or not the 53rd Mayor of Cleveland,Dennis Kucinich,would be removed from office. It was the first mayoral recall election in the city's history.
The 2008 congressional elections in Ohio were held on November 4,2008,and determined who will represent the state of Ohio in the United States House of Representatives. The primary election was held on March 4,2008.
Nina Hudson Turner is an American politician and television personality. A member of the Democratic Party,she was a Cleveland City Council member from 2006 to 2008 and a member of the Ohio Senate from 2008 until 2014. Turner was the Democratic nominee for Ohio Secretary of State in 2014,but lost in the general election against incumbent Jon Husted,receiving 35.5 percent of the vote. A self-described democratic socialist,her politics have been variously described as progressive,left-wing,or far-left.
Armond D. Budish is an American politician,lawyer,and television host who served as Cuyahoga County Executive for two terms from 2015 to 2022. A member of the Democratic Party,he was a four-term Ohio State Representative from the 8th district,and served as Speaker of the House from 2009 to 2011. He was the first Jewish representative to hold that office. He was re-elected to the House in 2010 and 2012,and thereafter was term-limited.
Several jurisdictions in the U.S. state of Ohio have established domestic partnerships for same-sex couples. The fate of these partnerships remains uncertain since marriage has become available to all couples.
Jeffrey D. Johnson is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of Cleveland City Council for Ward 10 from 2014 to 2018. Johnson served as councilman for Ward 8 from 1984 to 1990 and as a member of the Ohio Senate from 1990 to 1998.
Maurice Reedus Jr.,better known as the Sax Man,was an American saxophone player and street performer based in Cleveland,Ohio. For more than 17 years,Reedus played an alto saxophone outside Playhouse Square and Cleveland sporting events. A documentary about his life and career,The Sax Man,directed by Joe Siebert,premiered at the 2014 Cleveland International Film Festival.
The 2018 Ohio gubernatorial election took place on November 6,2018,to elect the next governor of Ohio,concurrently with the election of Ohio's Class I U.S. Senate seat,as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states,elections to the United States House of Representatives,and various Ohio and local elections. Incumbent Republican Governor John Kasich was term-limited and could not seek re-election for a third consecutive term.
The 2017 Cleveland mayoral election took place on November 7,2017,to elect the Mayor of Cleveland,Ohio. 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 Frank G. Jackson won reelection to a fourth term.
Fannie Lewis was Cleveland,Ohio's longest-serving councilwoman and civil rights activist,best known for the Fannie Lewis Law requiring government contracts in Cleveland provide for employment of local workers.
The 1979 Cleveland mayoral election took place on November 6,1979,to elect the Mayor of Cleveland,Ohio. George Voinovich defeated incumbent mayor Dennis Kucinich. The election was officially nonpartisan,with the top two candidates from the October 2 primary advancing to the general election.
The 2021 Cleveland mayoral election took place on November 2,2021,to elect the Mayor of Cleveland,Ohio. The election was officially nonpartisan,with the top two candidates from the September 14 primary election advancing to the general election,regardless of party. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Frank G. Jackson was eligible to run for reelection to a fifth term,but instead chose to retire. Justin Bibb was elected the 58th mayor of Cleveland in the general election.
