The Cleveland mayoral election of 1973 saw the reelection of Ralph Perk.
This was the first Cleveland mayoral election to use a nonpartisan system.
Primary election
Candidates
- James M. Carney, businessman and 1971 Democratic Party nominee for mayor
- Ralph Perk, incumbent mayor
- Joseph Pirincin, 1971 Socialist Labor Party nominee for mayor
- Robbie Scherr
Results
General election
On October 11, James M. Carney withdrew from the race, citing "personal" reasons. Carney's campaign committee selected then-City Council Clerk Mercedes R. Cotner to replace him on the ballot.
Results
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