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2026 Cleveland Mayoral General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 7, 2026
Current holder:Justin M. Bibb(Democratic)

The 2026 Cleveland Mayoral General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. This nonpartisan election will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term, with the winner responsible for overseeing municipal services, public safety, economic development, and the city's annual budget exceeding $1 billion.

About This Race

The 2026 Cleveland Mayoral General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. This nonpartisan election will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term, with the winner responsible for overseeing municipal services, public safety, economic development, and the city's annual budget exceeding $1 billion.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 7, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 8, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Ohio residents can register to vote online through the Ohio Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county board of elections office. Voters must present a valid ID at the polls, such as an Ohio driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport; early voting begins 27 days before Election Day and runs through the day before the election at designated county voting centers.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Justin M. Bibb

Mayor of Cleveland

Biography

Justin M. Bibb is the incumbent mayor of Cleveland, first elected in 2021. He previously served as a White House Fellow and worked in economic development and public policy, running for re-election to continue his initiatives on public safety, neighborhood investment, and municipal reform.

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Democratic

Zack Reed

Mayor of Cleveland

Biography

Zack Reed is a former Cleveland City Council member who served four terms representing Ward 2. He is a longtime community advocate and public servant running on a platform of improving public safety, expanding youth programs, and increasing transparency in city government.

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