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The mayor of Dayton, Ohio, is elected once every four years in a nonpartisan election. The two candidates who run in the general election are chosen in this primary election. When fewer than three candidates file, no primary election is held.
Italic type indicates incumbent.
| Year | Winning Candidates | Losing Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | (no primary election) | (no primary election) |
| 1997 | (no primary election) | (no primary election) |
| 1993 | Richard Clay Dixon (D): 11,036 Michael R. Turner (R): 9,696 | David Esrati: 1,038 |