2015 Toledo, Ohio mayoral special election
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The 2015 Toledo mayoral special election was held on November 3, 2015 to determine the mayor of Toledo, Ohio and to finish the term of former mayor D. Michael Collins who died in office.[1]
Incumbent acting mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson was elected mayor with 35.63% of the vote.
Candidates[]
- Michael Bell, former mayor of Toledo[2][3]
- Sandy Drabik Collins, former director of Ohio Department of Administrative Services and widow of former mayor D. Michael Collins[4][3]
- Opal Covey, perennial candidate[5][3]
- Mike Ferner, former city councilor[6][3]
- Carty Finkbeiner, former mayor of Toledo[7][3]
- Paula Hicks-Hudson, incumbent acting mayor of Toledo and former city council president[8][3]
- Sandy Spang, city councilor[9][3]
Debates[]
No. | Date | Host(s) | Moderator | Link | Participants | ||||||
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Key: P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn | |||||||||||
Michael Bell | Sandy Drabik Collins | Opal Covey | Mike Ferner | Carty Finkbeiner | Paula Hicks-Hudson | Sandy Spang | |||||
1[10] | Sep. 23, 2015 | University of Toledo | Keith Burris | Video | P | P | A | P | P | P | P |
2[11] | Oct. 22, 2015 | NBC 24 & WSPD | Mark Hyman | Video | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
3[12] | Oct. 28, 2015 | WTVG & The Blade | Video | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Paula Hicks-Hudson (inc.) | 23,087 | 35.63 | |
Independent | Michael Bell | 11,228 | 17.33 | |
Democratic | Carty Finkbeiner | 10,276 | 15.86 | |
Independent | Sandy Drabik Collins | 9,432 | 14.55 | |
Independent | Sandy Spang | 7,028 | 10.85 | |
Independent | Mike Ferner | 3,208 | 4.95 | |
Republican | Opal Covey | 544 | 0.84 | |
Total votes | 64,803 | 100 |
References[]
- ^ Bade, Nick (February 6, 2015). "Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins has passed away at the age of 70". Toledo News Now. Archived from the original on February 6, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Former Mayor Mike Bell files to run for mayor again". WTVG. August 7, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g Hegarty, Shaun (September 4, 2015). "Seven file for Toledo Mayoral race". WTVG. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Keilholz, Jonathan (May 19, 2015). "Sandy Drabik Collins to run for Toledo mayor". WTVG. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Long, Christine (August 3, 2015). "Opal Covey talks fifth run for Toledo mayor". WTVG. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Mike Ferner planning run for mayor". WTVG. August 18, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Kristian (September 3, 2015). "Finkbeiner files petitions for mayor". WTVG. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Hormann, Bill (March 18, 2015). "Hicks-Hudson announces she's running to complete Collins' term". WTVG. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Toledo Council Member at-Large Sandy Spang announces run for mayor". WTVG. August 14, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Pollauf, Heather (September 23, 2015). "Toledo mayoral candidates face off in season's first debate". WTVG. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Raghuveer, Amulya (October 22, 2015). "NBC 24/WSPD host debate featuring all Toledo mayoral candidates". WNWO-TV. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Toledo mayoral candidates face off in televised debate". WTVG. October 27, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Election Summary Report General Election Lucas County, Ohio November 3, 2015 Summary For Jurisdiction Wide, All Counters, All Races * * * OFFICIAL RESULTS * * *". Lucas County Board of Elections. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
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- Mayoral elections in Toledo, Ohio
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