1999 Columbus, Ohio mayoral election

The Columbus mayoral election of 1999 was the 81st mayoral election in Columbus, Ohio. It was held on Tuesday, November 2, 1999. Republican party incumbent mayor Greg Lashutka retired from office after two consecutive terms in office. Democratic party nominee Michael B. Coleman defeated Republican party nominee Dorothy Teater. Coleman became the first African American elected as mayor of Ohio's capital city.

1999 Columbus, Ohio mayoral election
November 2, 1999
 
Candidate Michael B. Coleman Dorothy Teater
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 86,636 57,221
Percentage 60.06% 39.67%
Mayor before election

Greg Lashutka
Republican

 Elected Mayor

Michael B. Coleman
Democratic

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