2024 Scottsdale mayoral election

The 2024 Scottsdale mayoral election is scheduled to be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the mayor of Scottsdale, Arizona. Incumbent mayor, Dave Ortega ran for a second term, but was defeated in the general election.

2024 Scottsdale mayoral election

November 5, 2024
 
Candidate Dave Ortega Lisa Borowsky
Party Independent Independent

Mayor before election

Dave Ortega
Independent

Elected mayor

Lisa Borowsky
Republican

Background

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Dave 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

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Candidates

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  • Dave Ortega, incumbent mayor, since 2021.[4]
  • Lisa Borowsky, Attorney.
  • Linda Milhaven, Scottsdale City Councilwoman, District At-large.

Primary election

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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

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  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)".


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