2003 Grand Rapids mayoral election

Local election in Grand Rapids, Michigan January 2025 January 2025 2003 Grand Rapids mayoral election presidential no 2003 9 9 150x150px File:George Heartwell.jpg George Heartwell c0c0c0 12,330 83.82% Barbara Sue Damore c0c0c0 1,657 11.26% 1999 Grand Rapids mayoral election 1999 2007 Grand Rapids mayoral election 2007 Mayor John H. Logie Nonpartisan George Heartwell Nonpartisan The 2003 Grand Rapids mayoral election was held on September 9, 2003. Incumbent Mayor John H. Logie declined to run for re-election to a fourth term. Former City Commissioner George Heartwell ended up winning the ensuing election with 84 percent of the vote after he faced only token opposition. Candidates George Heartwell, former City CommissionerHarger Jim Heartwell begins quest to be GR's next mayor The Grand Rapids Press September 30, 2002 Grand Rapids, Michigan D1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press/175304309/ June 25, 2025 Barbara Sue Damore, businesswoman, 1995 and 1999 candidate for the City CommissionHarger Jim Mayoral candidate, city in tax dispute The Grand Rapids Press September 5, 2003 Grand Rapids, Michigan A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press/175304061/ June 25, 2025 Richa, local activistHarger Jim Mayoral forum touts help for schools The Grand Rapids Press September 4, 2003 Grand Rapids, Michigan A19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press/175304017/ June 25, 2025 Campaign On July 9, 2002, Mayor John H. Logie announced that he would not seek a fourth term.Harger Jim Logie won't seek re-election The Grand Rapids Press July 9, 2002 Grand Rapids, Michigan A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press/175304400/ June 25, 2025 Former City Commissioner George Heartwell was the first to announce his campaign on September 30, 2002, and State Senator Glenn Steil and City Commissioner Scott Bowen formed exploratory committees. However, Steil announced on January 9, 2003, that he wouldn't run, saying, "I don't have fire in my belly."Harmon Steven Steil quickly exits GR mayor race The Grand Rapids Press January 10, 2003 Grand Rapids, Michigan D1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press/175304911/ June 25, 2025 Later that year, Bowen also declined to run, citing family considerations.Harmon Steven Bowen won't join race for GR mayor The Grand Rapids Press May 6, 2003 Grand Rapids, Michigan A13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press/175304919/ June 25, 2025 When candidate filing closed, Heartwell had two opponents: businesswoman Barbara Sue Damore and activist Richa.Harmon Steven Mayoral field clears for Heartwell The Grand Rapids Press June 18, 2003 Grand Rapids, Michigan A1, A4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press/175305235/ June 25, 2025 Neither candidate attracted wide support, and Heartwell raised and spent significantly more than both combined.Harmon Steven Heartwell's mayoral campaign outraises contenders by $80,000 The Grand Rapids Press September 3, 2003 Grand Rapids, Michigan A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press/175305249/ June 25, 2025 Heartwell ultimately defeated both in a landslide, winning 84 percent of the vote to Damore's 11 percent and Richa's 5 percent, avoiding the need for a runoff election. Results 2003 Grand Rapids mayoral election2003 Sep 9: General Election: Mayor: City of Grand Rapids Kent County Clerk 2003 https://electionstats.kentcountymi.gov/eng/contests/view/8045 June 25, 2025 George Heartwell Nonpartisan candidate 12,330 83.82% Barbara Sue Damore Nonpartisan candidate 1,657 11.26% Richa Nonpartisan candidate 723 4.92% 14,710 100.00% References Grand Rapids Category:Mayoral elections in Grand Rapids, Michigan