The 2025 Cleveland mayoral election was held on November 4, 2025, to elect the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. A primary election was scheduled to be held on September 9, 2025, in which the two highest-placing candidates would advance to the general election. However, it was cancelled following the June 11 filing deadline closing with only two candidates on the ballot. Municipal elections in Cleveland are officially nonpartisan.
Incumbent mayor Justin Bibb was re-elected to a second term in office by a significantly larger margin than in 2021.
Candidates Advanced to general Justin Bibb, incumbent mayor (Democratic) Laverne Gore, firm consultant and perennial candidate (Republican)
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External links Official campaign websites Justin Bibb for Mayor Laverne Gore for Mayor