2024 Scottsdale mayoral election

2024 Scottsdale mayoral election
November 5, 2024
	Precinct results; Borowsky: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% ; Ortega: 50–60% 60–70%
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

↑ "Mayoral candidates face final exam". Scottsdale.org. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
↑ Baker, David (2024-08-05). "Scottsdale mayoral race, City Council seats head to runoff". www.azfamily.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
↑ Kmack, Sam. "Scottsdale voters dump mayor, council incumbents". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
↑ "Mayoral election in Scottsdale, Arizona (2024)".

External links

[1] "Mayoral candidates face final exam". Scottsdale.org. Retrieved 2026-04-14.

[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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