CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland hasn't seen a competitive mayoral race in more than a decade.

But Frank Jackson, who hardly had to break a sweat in his 2009 and 2013 re-election campaigns, could be in for a far tougher fight as he seeks an unprecedented fourth four-year term.

At least 10 possible challengers are circulating petitions, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Nearly all of the names on the list are unfamiliar to voters, with City Councilman Jeff Johnson -- a longtime Jackson critic -- being the most notable exception.

The list does not include two interesting contenders who have declared their candidacies: Brandon Chrostowski, president and CEO of Edwins Leadership and Restaurant Institute, and former East Cleveland Mayor Eric Brewer, who announced his campaign on Facebook. The list also does not include Councilman Zack Reed, who has been coy about his intentions.

More prospects for the Sept. 12 primary could yet emerge. And if President Donald Trump has taught us anything, it's to not underestimate the desire voters have to take a sledgehammer to the status quo. So it seems like the time is right to ask: Is Frank Jackson beatable?

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