1989 Cleveland mayoral election

The 1989 Cleveland mayoral election took place on November 7, 1989, to elect the Mayor of Cleveland, 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 were African American and Democrats.

Candidates

 * Benny Bonanno, County Recorder
 * George L. Forbes, City Council President
 * Tim Hagan, County Commissioner
 * Ralph J. Perk, Jr.
 * Michael R. White, State Senator