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2028 Cleveland Mayoral General Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 7, 2028
Current holder:Justin Bibb(Democratic)

The 2028 Cleveland Mayoral General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. This nonpartisan city election determines the city’s chief executive, responsible for overseeing municipal services, public safety, economic development, and the city budget.

About This Race

The 2028 Cleveland Mayoral General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. This nonpartisan city election determines the city’s chief executive, responsible for overseeing municipal services, public safety, economic development, and the city budget.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 7, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 8, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 4, 2028

How to Vote

Ohio residents must register to vote by October 7, 2028, either online through the Ohio Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at a county board of elections office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST; early voting is available at county board of elections offices starting October 8, 2028, and ending November 4, 2028. Valid photo ID is required to vote in Ohio, including a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Justin Bibb

Mayor of Cleveland

Biography

Justin Bibb is the incumbent mayor of Cleveland, first elected in 2021. A former White House fellow and Marble Cliff native, he is running for re-election to continue his work on public safety reform, economic investment in neighborhoods, and youth opportunity initiatives.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Zach Reed

Mayor of Cleveland

Biography

Zach Reed is a former Cleveland City Council member and longtime public servant who represented Ward 2 for over a decade. He is running to challenge the incumbent, focusing his campaign on reducing crime, improving school quality, and restoring trust in city government.

Campaign Website

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