Arizona Mayoral Primaries

Four Arizona cities that are among the largest 100 cities by population in the United States.1 1City rankings are based on July 1, 2022 Census Bureau population estimates. They are for the city itself, not the associated metropolitan area. have mayoral primaries scheduled concurrently with the statewide primary on July 30. The cities are ordered from largest to smallest.

All the contests are nonpartisan. While they are considered primaries, at least two of them - and possibly all four - will result in the election of a mayor. 

Polls close at 10:00 PM Eastern Time.

Mesa

Rank Population Mayor Terms Status
36 511,648 John Giles 2 Term-limited

Mayor John Giles is term-limited. Five candidates are looking to succeed him. If one candidate gets a majority, they are elected. Otherwise, the top two finishers will meet on November 5.

Gilbert

Rank Population Mayor Terms Status
79 275,411 Brigette Peterson 1 Not Running

Incumbent Brigette Peterson is not seeking a second term. Vice Mayor Scott Anderson and Realtor Natalie Dibernardo are running to succeed her. As there are only two candidates on the primary ballot, the winner will be elected.

Glendale

Rank Population Mayor Terms Status
90 253,855 Jerry Weiers 3 Running

Mayor Jerry Weiers is unopposed for a fourth term.

Scottsdale

Rank Population Mayor Terms Status
93 244,394 David Ortega 1 Running

Mayor David Ortega is seeking reelection to a second term. He has drawn two challengers, including Lisa Borowsky, who Ortega defeated in 2020. If one candidate gets a majority, they are elected. Otherwise, the top two finishers will advance to the November 5 general election.