Mayoral Archives

Mayoral loser calls for Horst’s firing, citing made-up law

Mayoral Defeated Candidate Demands Horst’s Dismissal, Claims Fictional Legal Grounds

Leon Potter made waves during a recent Maricopa City Council meeting, where he urged the council to terminate the contract of Chief Strategy Officer Rick Horst....

Maricopa mayoral candidate Leon Potter speaks during a town hall hosted at Native Grill and Wings on July 6, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

2024 election7 months ago

Potter Concedes Mayoral Race, Vows ‘I Am Not Done Yet’

Maricopa mayoral candidate Leon Potter conceded his election bid nine days after Arizona’s primary election. Potter, an underdog in the race, was officially defeated by incumbent...

Scottsdale mayoral election close enough to go to runoff vote

Elections7 months ago

Scottsdale Mayoral Race Heads to Nail-Biting Runoff Decision

With Maricopa County close to tabulating all votes for the July 2024 Primary Election, this tight race was too close to call. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale’s...

Scottsdale mayoral election heads to runoff vote

Elections7 months ago

Scottsdale Mayoral Race: Runoff Vote to Decide the Winner

With Maricopa County close to tabulating all votes for the July 2024 Primary Election, this tight race was too close to call. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale’s...

Mayor Nancy Smith speaks during InMaricopa's mayoral debate at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center on July 11, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

2024 election7 months ago

Smith Projected to Win Mayoral Race, Potter Doubts the Outcome

Pinal County released the latest primary election results, revealing strong voter support for the city’s continued growth. With over half the votes counted, projections indicate that...