John Kelly (Ohio)
John Kelly was a nonpartisan candidate for Ward 17 representative on the Cleveland City Council in Ohio. Kelly was defeated in the general election on November 7, 2017.
Elections
2017
The city of Cleveland, Ohio, held elections on November 7, 2017. A primary election occurred on September 12, 2017. The mayor and all 17 seats on the city council were up for election. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was June 29, 2017.[1]
Incumbent Martin J. Keane defeated John Kelly in the general election for Ward 17 of the Cleveland City Council.[2]
| Cleveland City Council, Ward 17 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Martin J. Keane Incumbent |
73.03% | 4,229 |
| John Kelly | 26.97% | 1,562 |
| Total Votes | 5,791 | |
| Source: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, "General Election Official Results," November 22, 2017 | ||
Incumbent Martin J. Keane and John Kelly defeated Clinton Preslan in the primary election for Ward 17 of the Cleveland City Council.[3]
| Cleveland City Council, Ward 17 Nonpartisan Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Martin J. Keane Incumbent |
74.86% | 2,510 |
| John Kelly |
17.95% | 602 |
| Clinton Preslan | 7.19% | 241 |
| Total Votes | 3,353 | |
| Source: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, "Official Election Results," September 12, 2017 | ||
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