2011 Phoenix mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 2011 Phoenix mayoral election Flag of Phoenix, Arizona.svg B3BCC8 B3BCC8 B3BCC8 presidential 2007 Phoenix mayoral election 2007 2015 Phoenix mayoral election 2015 2011 08 30 File:Greg Stanton by Gage Skidmore 3.jpg 150x150px Greg Stanton First round vote 53,553 29,020 17,984 16,842 16,739 7,110 First round percentage 37.90% 20.54% 12.73% 11.92% 11.85% 5.03% Runoff vote 94,765 74,320 Runoff percentage 56.05% 43.95% File:Wes Gullett by Gage Skidmore.jpg Wes Gullett 3x4.svg Peggy Neely Claude Mattox Jennifer Wright Anna Brennan Phoenix mayoral election, 2011 (first round).svg 155px Results by city council districtStanton: #aaccff 20–30% #80b3ff 30–40% #5599ff 40–50% Mayor Phil Gordon Democratic Party (US) Greg Stanton Democratic Party (US) The mayoral election for Phoenix, Arizona, United States, in 2011 was held in a two-round system on August 30, 2011, and November 8, 2011. Greg Stanton, a former city councilman, was elected over Wes Gullett, and took office on January 3, 2012, succeeding Phil Gordon, who held the office of Mayor of Phoenix from 2004 to 2012.Bui Lynh Greg Stanton claims victory over Wes Gullett in Phoenix election http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/11/08/20111108phoenix-mayor-election-stanton-gullett.html January 6, 2012 The Arizona Republic November 8, 2011 January 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120118095810/http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/11/08/20111108phoenix-mayor-election-stanton-gullett.html liveBui Lynh Candidates for Phoenix mayor hold debate – Arizona News http://tucsoncitizen.com/arizona-news/2011/04/04/candidates-for-phoenix-mayor-hold-debate/ August 8, 2011 The Arizona Republic April 4, 2011April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes The election coincided with the Phoenix City Council elections to the four odd-numbered districts (1, 3, 5, 7).http://phoenix.gov/EDUCATN/howelect.html Who Are the Mayor and City Council and How Are They Elected? 2011-08-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20110915104232/http://www.phoenix.gov/EDUCATN/howelect.html 2011-09-15 dead Background Due to the City of Phoenix's limit of two four-year terms,http://phoenix.gov/election/elect3.html#D Electing The Mayor And Council For The City Of Phoenix 2011-08-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20110812160707/http://phoenix.gov/election/elect3.html#D 2011-08-12 dead current Mayor Phil Gordon was ineligible to run for mayor again. As all municipal elections in the City of Phoenix are nonpartisan, the political affiliations of the respective candidates were not present on the ballot paper. In addition, the race was widely regarded as very competitive compared to previous elections, as the last three incumbent mayors ran with little to no opposition.http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/05/01/20110501phoenix-mayor-race-2011-prog.html Phoenix mayoral election May 30, 2011 May 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110525010138/http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/05/01/20110501phoenix-mayor-race-2011-prog.html live Candidates All candidates had to at least 1500 signatures to appear on the August 30 ballot. The city clerk reviewed the signatures and candidates with enough valid signatures appeared on the ballot; the City Clerk had until June 11 at the latest to review all candidates' signatures.Important Dates: 2011 City of Phoenix Elections http://phoenix.gov/election/refdates.html phoenix.gov 2011-08-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20111019222409/http://phoenix.gov/ELECTION/refdates.html 2011-10-19 deadBui Lynh Four more mayoral candidates turn in signatures for the ballot http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/PHXBeat/129988 The Arizona Republic August 8, 2011 June 1, 2011 June 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110613062806/http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/PHXBeat/129988 liveBui Lynh Several file to seek Phoenix mayor job". http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2011/06/03/20110603phoenix-mayor-job-candidates.html August 8, 2011 The Arizona Republic June 3, 2011 Thane Eichenauer failed to collect enough signatures to formally appear on the ballot, but said that he would run a write-in campaign. Alexander Malkoon also fell just short of the 1,500 signatures needed, complimented the slate of remaining candidates and announced he would not run as a write in candidate. The following candidate collected enough signatures to appear on the ballot:Our Campaigns – Mayor – Phoenix, AZ Primary Race – Aug 30, 2011 Anna Brennan, businesswomanhttp://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/05/01/20110501phoenix-mayor-race-2011-prog.html?page=5 Phoenix mayoral election May 31, 2011 October 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111029183457/http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/05/01/20110501phoenix-mayor-race-2011-prog.html?page=5 live (Republican) Wes Gullett, businessman and campaign worker (Republican) Claude Mattox, District 5 Councilmanhttp://phoenix.gov/mayorcouncil/index.html Official Site of the City of Phoenix – Mayor & Council 2011-08-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20110809101358/http://phoenix.gov/mayorcouncil/index.html 2011-08-09 dead (Republican) Peggy Neely, former District 2 Councilwomanhttp://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/05/01/20110501phoenix-mayor-race-2011-prog.html?page=10 Phoenix mayoral election May 31, 2011 October 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111029185736/http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/05/01/20110501phoenix-mayor-race-2011-prog.html?page=10 live (Republican) Greg Stanton, former District 6 CouncilmanPhoenix mayoral election and former Deputy Attorney General"Meet Greg | Stanton for Mayor. http://www.gregstantonformayor.com/meet-greg/. Fourth paragraph. Retrieved June 3, 2011. (Democratic) Jennifer Wright, attorneyPhoenix mayoral election (Republican and Tea Party-affiliated) Campaign District 11 Mayoral Forum On Tuesday, May 10, 2011, the Arizona Legislative District 11 Republican Party invited Republican candidates Peggy Neely, Wes Gullett, Claude Mattox, and Jennifer Wright to a mayoral forum.Alonzo Monica Phoenix Republicans Snub Lone Democrat in Mayors Race; Candidate Greg Stanton Gets No Invite to Mayoral Forum http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2011/05/north_phoenix_republicans_snub.php Phoenix New Times May 11, 2011 May 31, 2011 May 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110517040445/http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2011/05/north_phoenix_republicans_snub.php dead All but Mattox attended,http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arizona-Legislative-District-11-Republicans-LD11GOP/117545778258344 https://web.archive.org/web/20230907024335/https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arizona-Legislative-District-11-Republicans-LD11GOP/117545778258344 September 7, 2023 yes March 2022 a Mattox campaign staff member claiming she never received an e-mail of details of the event. In reaction to the snub, Democratic candidate Greg Stanton said that if a Democratic-sponsored mayoral forum was held, he would not attend if Republicans were excluded. Fundraising Cash on hand As of 12/31/10 Wes Gullett – $54,600 Claude Mattox – $340,000 Peggy Neely – $88,000 Greg Stanton – $89,000 Polling Stanton vs. Gullett vs. Mattox vs. Neely, Motorola Group 01/24/11 – 01/28/11 Stanton – 17.0% Gullett – 8.2% Mattox – 11.2% Neely – 23.8% Debates April 4 debate Candidates Thane Eichenauer, Wes Gullett, Claude Mattox and Greg Stanton attended the first debate of the campaign.4 Phoenix mayoral candidates tackle topics at debate Issues covered included public safety, economic development, education, and the issues of the LGBT community. They addressed the status of Public Safety Manager Jack Harris – who was suspended from overseeing the Phoenix Police Department – and the city's subsidy deal with CityNorth developers, a project that garnered the City of Phoenix a lawsuit over their alleged violation of the gift clause of the Arizona Constitution. The debate, sponsored by LGBT-rights organization Equality Arizona, saw all candidates claim that they believed in the rights of the gay and lesbian population of Phoenix, with Greg Stanton appearing the most supportive of gay rights, saying "I support equality" when asked if gay and lesbian partnerships should be recognized by the government. April 19 debate Phoenix College held the second mayoral forum of the race, with the same four candidates as the first.http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/04/22/20110422phoenix-voters-want-less-rhetoric-more-ideas-from-candidates.html Voters want less rhetoric, more ideas from candidates May 31, 2011 April 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110430025716/http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/04/22/20110422phoenix-voters-want-less-rhetoric-more-ideas-from-candidates.html live However, in this debate, Mayoral hopefuls were asked to share their partisan affiliation. Eichenauer said he became a Libertarian when he was a student, Claude Mattox told the crowd that he has been a Republican since he moved to Arizona. Gullett claimed to have been a registered Republican since the 1980s, but supported Janet Napolitano's bid for Governor; meanwhile, Greg Stanton won applause from the liberal-leaning audience when he responded, "I'm a Democrat and have always been a Democrat". Wes Gullett promised visiting the top 25 businesses of the city within his first 100 days, whilst Greg Stanton pledged more accountability and transparency in government. May 3 debate Watchdog group Citizens for Phoenix held the third debate,5 Phoenix mayoral candidates debate – National News from USA Today and GannettApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/05/phoenix-mayoral-candidate-debate-results-for-may-3-2011/ Phoenix Mayoral Candidate Debate Results for May 3 2011 May 31, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110818224535/http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/05/phoenix-mayoral-candidate-debate-results-for-may-3-2011/ live this time with one additional candidate, Peggy Neely. The five squared off over renewable energy, community policing, education, impact fees, tax incentives for economic development, and public arts funding. Results Threshold > 50% First ballot, August 30, 2011Source: Website of the City of Phoenix (First round https://web.archive.org/web/20111112035228/http://phoenix.gov/ELECTION/sumcw0811.pdf 2011-11-12 )http://phoenix.gov/election/sumcw0811.pdf Archived copy 2011-09-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20111112035228/http://phoenix.gov/ELECTION/sumcw0811.pdf 2011-11-12 dead Phoenix mayoral election, 2011 Greg Stanton 53,553 37.90 Wes Gullett 29,020 20.54 Peggy Neely 17,984 12.73 Claude Mattox 16,842 11.92 Jennifer Wright 16,739 11.85 Anna Brennan 7,110 5.03 write-ins 52 0.04 141,300 100.00 Second ballot, November 8, 2011http://phoenix.gov/election/sumcw1111.pdfApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Phoenix mayoral election, 2011 Greg Stanton 94,765 56.05 Wes Gullett 74,320 43.95 169,085 100.00 See also List of mayors of Phoenix References 30em External links City of Phoenix Official Website – Election results ourcampaign.com's gallery of candidates Maricopa County Republican Committee: Overview of Republican races. Maricopa County Republican Committee: Ongoing news articles. Candidate web sites Wes Gullett Greg Stanton Category:2011 Arizona elections Category:2010s in Phoenix, Arizona Category:Mayoral elections in Phoenix, Arizona Category:2011 United States mayoral elections