A Closer Look At Candidates In Cincinnati's Mayoral Primary

A Closer Look At Candidates In Cincinnati's Mayoral Primary

On May 2, Cincinnati voters take their first step in deciding who will be the city's mayor for the next four years.

There are three candidates in the May 2 primary; and all three are Democrats – incumbent John Cranley, Council Member Yvette Simpson, and former University of Cincinnati trustee Rob Richardson.

They may all be Democrats, but no party designations are on the non-partisan ballot; and any registered voter in the city – Democrat, Republican or independent – can cast a ballot. The Republican Party did not field an endorsed candidate for mayor and the Cincinnati Democratic Committee has not endorsed in the race.

The candidates who finish first and second in the May 2 primary will face each in the November election.

Read the full story here or click below for individual profiles.

Politics

A Closer Look At Candidates In Cincinnati's Mayoral Primary

Howard Wilkinson

On May 2, Cincinnati voters take their first step in deciding who will be the city's mayor for the next four years.There are three candidates in the May 2…
WVXU

A Closer Look At John Cranley

Howard Wilkinson

John Cranley was only 26 in 2000 when he burst on to the political scene, taking on Republican Steve Chabot in the First Congressional District, losing…
WVXU

A Closer Look At Rob Richardson

Howard Wilkinson

Rob Richardson, a 38-year-old Mount Auburn resident, knows he owes much to family members who came before him for the successes he has had in life –…
WVXU

A Closer Look At Yvette Simpson

Howard Wilkinson

Born to a mentally ill mother and drug-addicted father, Yvette Simpson was raised by her grandmother in Lincoln Heights until the age of 16. Then, when…