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The1989 Cleveland mayoral election took place on November 7, 1989, to elect theMayor ofCleveland,Ohio. The election was officially nonpartisan, with the top two candidates from the October 3 primary advancing to the general election.
Both candidates who advanced to the runoff wereAfrican American andDemocrats.[1]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| George L. Forbes | 46,493 | 37.53% | |
| Michael R. White | 31,440 | 25.38% | |
| Benny Bonanno | 28,268 | 22.82% | |
| Tim Hagan | 11,799 | 9.52% | |
| Ralph J. Perk, Jr. | 5,891 | 4.76% | |
| Total votes | 123,891 | ||
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R. White | 85,829 | 55.74% | |
| George L. Forbes | 68,167 | 44.27% | |
| Total votes | 153,996 | ||
