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Mayoral election in Phoenix, Arizona (2024)

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2024 Phoenix elections
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Election dates
Filing deadline: July 8, 2024
General election: November 5, 2024
Runoff election: March 11, 2025 (canceled)
Election stats
Offices up: Mayor
Total seats up: 1 (click here for other city elections)
Election type: Nonpartisan
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The city of Phoenix, Arizona, held a general election for mayor on November 5, 2024. A runoff election was scheduled for March 11, 2025, but was not needed. The filing deadline for this election was July 8, 2024.

As of 2024, Phoenix had term limits for the position of mayor. Those limits were: Two four-year terms.


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Candidates and results

General election

General election for Mayor of Phoenix

Incumbent Kate Gallego defeated Matt Evans in the general election for Mayor of Phoenix on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Kate Gallego (Nonpartisan)
 
62.0
 
346,144
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Matt Evans (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
37.8
 
210,698
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
1,069

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 557,911
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Matt Evans (Nonpartisan)

Addressing the Homelessness Crisis with Compassion and Strong Leadership:

Under Mayor Kate Gallego, Phoenix has faced a DOJ investigation, rising homelessness, unaffordable housing, and unsafe, drug-filled streets. While we must move away from the "homelessness is not a crime" narrative and protect working-class residents who want safe, clean neighborhoods, I will also ensure we remain compassionate toward those who need help. My goal is to restore order while offering real solutions to those in need

Transparency, Accountability, and Data-Driven Decisions:

Public trust has eroded under Mayor Gallego, with slow public records requests and secret communications through apps like Signal. I will make decisions based on data, ensuring transparency and accountability. By providing real-time access to city data, I will eliminate the need for public records requests and give citizens the information they have a right to access. With my Sr. DevOps Engineer background, I’ll create dashboards that keep the public fully informed and involved in city governance.

Pro-Growth, Transportation for All, and Focus on Education:

I am committed to creating a business-friendly environment that promotes growth and opportunity for Phoenix. A key part of this vision is expanding downtown with more sports teams while ensuring transportation works for all of Phoenix. The current DEI-driven routes for the light rail are not serving the needs of the entire city. We need practical, inclusive transportation solutions that benefit all residents. Additionally, we must focus on improving our education system. Phoenix schools are underperforming, and we need to keep our youth on a path to success by providing them with the resources and opportunities they deserve.
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Matt Evans (Nonpartisan)

Addressing the Homelessness Crisis: I’m particularly passionate about solving the homelessness crisis because this is my hometown, and I want a safe and prosperous future for all families here—including my own. As a father of three, it’s deeply personal for me to make this city a place where our children can grow up in safe, clean neighborhoods. We need real solutions to homelessness that protect both our communities and those in need.
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Matt Evans (Nonpartisan)

Working with my dad as a tile setter growing up. When I was 8, I worked every single day during my summer break with my dad so I could afford the new Sony Playstation. I'll never forget that summer. It instilled in me the value of hard work. I've never stopped working since I was a kid. I worked with my dad until I was 14 -15 until I started a part time job at Dairy Queen.
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Matt Evans (Nonpartisan)

I'm a recovering opiate addict. I've been sober for 10 years as of February 21st, 2024. I know firsthand what it's like to lose hope and I know what it takes to survive the struggle and come out on the other end. This is a big reason behind why I feel compelled to make a difference in my city, to help others in the same position I once was in.
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Matt Evans (Nonpartisan)

They should represent the people not their partisan agendas or their campaign donors.
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Matt Evans (Nonpartisan)

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Matt Evans

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Submitted Biography:  "I’m Matt Evans, born and raised right here in Phoenix, where I’ve built a life centered around family, community, and a deep love for this city. As a proud parent of three amazing children—Ryder, Phoenix, and Oakley—I’ve dedicated myself not only to their future but to ensuring that Phoenix remains a place we can all be proud to call home. My journey began at Arizona State University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Today, I bring my expertise to the tech industry as a Sr. DevOps Engineer, specializing in building resilient infrastructures, troubleshooting complex challenges, and ensuring systems run smoothly. It’s a role that’s taught me the importance of problem-solving and innovation—skills I’ll bring to my work for the people of Phoenix. Personally, I find joy in showing miniature bull terriers and exploring the great outdoors with my family. Whether it’s fishing, hiking, photography, or simply enjoying our city’s beautiful parks, I cherish every moment spent reconnecting with nature and creating memories with those I love. My decision to enter politics wasn’t planned—it was born out of frustration and determination. When faced with the possibility of leaving Phoenix due to rising challenges, I refused to give up. I realized our streets needed cleaning up, and our laws needed strong enforcement. I believe that politicians should serve the people, not special interests or campaign donors."

Key Messages

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Addressing the Homelessness Crisis with Compassion and Strong Leadership: Under Mayor Kate Gallego, Phoenix has faced a DOJ investigation, rising homelessness, unaffordable housing, and unsafe, drug-filled streets. While we must move away from the "homelessness is not a crime" narrative and protect working-class residents who want safe, clean neighborhoods, I will also ensure we remain compassionate toward those who need help. My goal is to restore order while offering real solutions to those in need

Transparency, Accountability, and Data-Driven Decisions: Public trust has eroded under Mayor Gallego, with slow public records requests and secret communications through apps like Signal. I will make decisions based on data, ensuring transparency and accountability. By providing real-time access to city data, I will eliminate the need for public records requests and give citizens the information they have a right to access. With my Sr. DevOps Engineer background, I’ll create dashboards that keep the public fully informed and involved in city governance.

Pro-Growth, Transportation for All, and Focus on Education: I am committed to creating a business-friendly environment that promotes growth and opportunity for Phoenix. A key part of this vision is expanding downtown with more sports teams while ensuring transportation works for all of Phoenix. The current DEI-driven routes for the light rail are not serving the needs of the entire city. We need practical, inclusive transportation solutions that benefit all residents. Additionally, we must focus on improving our education system. Phoenix schools are underperforming, and we need to keep our youth on a path to success by providing them with the resources and opportunities they deserve.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Phoenix in 2024.

Mayoral partisanship

See also: Partisanship in United States municipal elections (2024)

Thirty-four of the 100 largest cities held mayoral elections in 2024. Once mayors elected in 2024, assumed office Democrats held 65 top-100 mayoral offices, Republicans 25, Libertarians held one, independents held two, and nonpartisan mayors held four. Three mayors' partisan affiliations were unknown.

The following top 100 cities saw a change in mayoral partisan affiliation in 2024:[1]


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About the city

See also: Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is the seat of Maricopa County. It is the anchor of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area (also know as the Valley of the Sun). As of 2020, its population was 1,608,139.

City government

See also: Council-manager government

The city of Phoenix uses a council-manager system. In this form of municipal government, an elected city council—which includes the mayor and serves as the city's primary legislative body—appoints a chief executive called a city manager to oversee day-to-day municipal operations and implement the council's policy and legislative initiatives.[3]

Demographics

The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Demographic Data for Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Arizona
Population 1,608,139 7,151,502
Land area (sq mi) 518 113,654
Race and ethnicity**
White 68.2% 73.8%
Black/African American 7.1% 4.5%
Asian 3.9% 3.3%
Native American 2% 4.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2% 0.2%
Other (single race) N/A 6.9%
Multiple 8.3% 7%
Hispanic/Latino 42.6% 31.5%
Education
High school graduation rate 82.9% 87.9%
College graduation rate 29.4% 30.3%
Income
Median household income $60,914 $61,529
Persons below poverty level 16.2% 14.1%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


See also

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ As of January 7, 2025, the party affiliation of one mayor elected in 2024 was unknown. Ballotpedia contacted El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson's campaign in December to inquire about his party affiliation and had not yet received a reply. As incumbent Oscar Leeser was a Democrat, this decreased the net gain for Democrats from two to one.
  2. ↑ [San Antonio Express-News, "‘I’m a Democrat’: Mayor Ron Nirenberg campaigns for Kamala Harris, embraces party label," September 14, 2024]
  3. ↑ Phoenix City Charter, Ch. 3 Sec. 1-2, accessed October 29, 2014
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