Politics & Government

Bibb Vs Kelley: Cleveland Mayoral Primary Unofficial Results

Who will be Cleveland's next mayor? The field narrowed considerably Tuesday night.

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CLEVELAND — Dennis Kucinich conceded late on Tuesday, confirming that Justin Bibb and Kevin Kelley will face-off to be the next mayor of Cleveland.

Bibb — a political newcomer — led all candidates in total votes received during the primary. During his victory speech, he credited his supporters for powering his "shocking" victory and vowed to bring meaningful change to Cleveland.

Kelley, the Cleveland City Council president, will stand in Bibb's way come November. The two received the most votes in Tuesday's primary and will compete in the general election on Nov. 2 to determine the city's next mayor.

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Unofficial primary results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections:

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Justin Bibb — 9,608 votes

Ross DiBello — 611 votes

Basheer Jones —4,237 votes

Kevin Kelley — 7,299 votes

Dennis Kucinich — 6,243 votes

Zach Reed — 4,555 votes

Sandra Williams — 4,253 votes

Frank Jackson has been mayor of Cleveland since 2006.

Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. and closed at 7:30 p.m.

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