In an election cycle flush with incumbents , at least one race will bring a new face to Cleveland City Council — and it’s among the tightest and most expensive races this year.

Ward 7, which includes Ohio City, Tremont, the Flats and parts of Detroit-Shoreway, has offered a clear path for newcomers since Kerry McCormack announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election in the fall.

After McCormack’s announcement, the candidates emerged: door knocking, engaging with residents, passing out flyers and planting signs on tree lawns. Two came out on top in the September primary election: attorneys Austin Davis and Mohammad Faraj.

Davis won about 56% of the vote to Faraj’s 33%, knocking Mike Rogalski out of the race. The percentage margin between the two top finishers was among the s

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