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The2021 Dayton mayoral election took place on November 8, 2021. Incumbent MayorNan Whaley declined to seek re-election to a third term, instead opting to unsuccessfully run for Governor in2022.[1] Three candidates ran to succeed her: City CommissionerJeff Mims, retired firefighter Rennes Bowers, and former MayorGary Leitzell.
In the primary election, Mims placed first by a wide margin, winning 58 percent of the vote to Bowers's 26 percent and Leitzell's 16 percent.[2] Mims and Bowers advanced to the general election, where Mims won in a landslide, receiving 67 percent of the vote.[3]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Mims | 4,914 | 58.43% | |
| Rennes Bowers | 2,158 | 25.66% | |
| Gary Leitzell | 1,338 | 15.91% | |
| Total votes | 8,410 | 100.00% | |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Mims | 10,290 | 67.05% | |
| Rennes Bowers | 5,056 | 32.95% | |
| Total votes | 15,346 | 100.00% | |
