2024 Scottsdale mayoral election

2024 Scottsdale mayoral election

November 5, 2024
 
Candidate Lisa Borowsky David Ortega
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 58,912 49,710
Percentage 54.2% 45.8%

Mayor before election

David Ortega
Independent

Elected mayor

Lisa Borowsky
Republican

The 2024 Scottsdale mayoral election was held on November 5, 2024, to elect the mayor of Scottsdale, Arizona. Incumbent mayor David Ortega ran for a second term and was defeated in the general election by Lisa Borowsky.

Background

David Ortega won his first election back in 2020, against Lisa Borowsky, who is his opponent once again.[1] The two advanced to a runoff back in July, after defeating City Councilwoman, Linda Milhaven.[2] David Ortega was defeated by Attorney Lisa Borowsky, winning with 54.2% of the votes. [3]

Primary

Candidates

  • David Ortega, incumbent mayor (2021-2025)[4]
  • Lisa Borowsky, attorney
  • Linda Milhaven, Scottsdale City Councilwoman (District At-large)

Primary election

2024 Scottsdale mayoral Primary election
Candidate Votes %
Dave Ortega 24,596 40.7
Lisa Borowsky 23,439 38.7
Linda Milhaven 12,462 20.6
2024 Scottsdale mayoral runoff election
Candidate Votes %
Lisa Borowsky 58,912 54.2%
Dave Ortega 49,710 45.8%

References

  1. ^ https://www.scottsdale.org/city_news/mayoral-candidates-face-final-exam/
  2. ^ Baker, David (2024-08-05). "Scottsdale mayoral race, City Council seats head to runoff". www.azfamily.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  3. ^ Kmack, Sam. "Scottsdale voters dump mayor, council incumbents". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  4. ^ "Mayoral election in Scottsdale, Arizona (2024)".