2021 Dayton mayoral election
The 2021 Dayton mayoral election took place on November 8, 2021. Incumbent Mayor Nan Whaley declined to seek re-election to a third term, instead opting to unsuccessfully run for Governor in 2022 .[ 1] Three candidates ran to succeed her: City Commissioner Jeff Mims , retired firefighter Rennes Bowers, and former Mayor Gary 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]
^ Bentley, Quinlan (January 7, 2021). "Dayton mayor says she isn't seeking re-election" . The Cincinnati Enquirer . Cincinnati, Ohio . p. 4A. Retrieved July 25, 2025 .
^ Frolik, Cornelius (May 4, 2021). "Dayton mayor's race: Mims and Bowers win" . Dayton Daily News . Dayton, Ohio . Retrieved July 25, 2025 .
^ Frolik, Cornelius (November 2, 2021). "Mims wins big in Dayton mayor race: 'I'm just beyond words' " . Dayton Daily News . Dayton, Ohio . Retrieved July 25, 2025 .
^ "Dayton City Commissioner Jeff Mims announces run for mayor" . WHIO-TV . January 11, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2025 .
^ Frolik, Cornelius (March 6, 2021). "12 hopefuls file for top city offices" . The Cincinnati Enquirer . Dayton, Ohio . p. B1. Retrieved July 25, 2025 .
^ "3-way race for new Mayor of Dayton underway; Candidates speak on issues" . WHIO-TV . April 11, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2025 .
^ "Election Summary Report - OFFICIAL SPECIAL ELECTION - May 4, 2021" (PDF) . Montgomery County Board of Elections. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 22, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2025 .
^ "Summary Results Report - General Election 2021 - November 2, 2021" (PDF) . Montgomery County Board of Elections. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 14, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2025 .
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