Incumbents on Cleveland council secure spots on November ballot in primary election

Incumbents handily secured their spots in the November general election after a Tuesday's primary with few surprises. Voters whittled down the candidate pool to two per ward.

Voter turnout was about 7%, but council president Blaine Griffin said he's pleased to see his colleagues supported by voters.

"The people that came out and voted for the council members today, I think really, really just was a testament to say that council is being responsive, that council is passing legislation, that council has been responsible in its actions," Griffin said.

All results are considered unofficial. Here's a breakdown of primary results and what to know ahead of the November election:



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