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The 1987 Toledo mayoral election took place on November 3, 1987. Incumbent Mayor Donna Owens ran for re-election to a second term, and was challenged by City Councilman Carty Finkbeiner. In the primary election, owing to an aggressive get-out-the-vote campaign, Finkbeiner placed first by a wide margin, winning 63 percent of the vote to Owens's 37 percent.[1] The general election was significantly closer, however, and Owens ended up narrowly winning re-election, 52–48 percent.[2]
Primary election
Candidates
- Carty Finkbeiner, City Councilman (Democratic)[3]
- Donna Owens, incumbent Mayor (Republican)[4]
- Doug Thomson, retired chemical worker (write-in)[5]
- John Radon, owner of adult entertainment establishment (write-in)[5]
Results
Primary election results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Nonpartisan |
Carty Finkbeiner |
20,423 |
62.76% |
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Nonpartisan |
Donna Owens (inc.) |
12,004 |
36.89% |
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Write-in |
116 |
0.36% |
| Total votes |
32,543 |
100.00% |
General election
Results
1987 Toledo mayoral election results[7]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Nonpartisan |
Donna Owens (inc.) |
46,516 |
51.99% |
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Nonpartisan |
Carty Finkbeiner |
42,863 |
47.91% |
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Write-in |
94 |
0.11% |
| Total votes |
89,473 |
100.00% |
References
- Clements, Chase (September 16, 1987). "Primary Turnout Slim; Finkbeiner Posts Wide Margin Over Owens". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. 1. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Bitterness lingers past Toledo hopeful's loss". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio. November 5, 1987. p. 16-B. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- Clements, Chase (May 7, 1987). "Finkbeiner Opens 'Neighborhoods' Mayor Campaign". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. 3. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- Clements, Chase (May 20, 1987). "Mayor Owens Launches Campaign, Saying City On Verge Of Prosperity". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. 3. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- Clements, Chase (September 13, 1987). "Who's Who On Primary Ballot?". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. B8. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Ujvagi Decides Not To Run For Mayor in 1987". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. January 29, 1987. p. 3. Retrieved August 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- "NOVEMBER 3, 1987 - GENERAL ELECTION". Lucas County Board of Elections. March 6, 1995. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
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