2007 Grand Rapids mayoral election
August 7, 2007
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The 2007 Grand Rapids mayoral election was held on August 7, 2007. Incumbent Mayor George Heartwell ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by City Commissioner Rick Tormala and Grand Rapids Board of Education member James Rinck. Heartwell narrowly avoided a runoff election, winning 51 percent of the vote to Tormala's 37 percent and Rinck's 9 percent.
Candidates
[edit]- George Heartwell, incumbent Mayor
- Rick Tormala, City Commissioner[1]
- James Rinck, member of the Grand Rapids Board of Education[2]
- Jackie Miller, grocery store cashier[3]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | George Heartwell (inc.) | 12,171 | 50.72% | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Tormala | 8,921 | 37.18% | |
| Nonpartisan | James Rinck | 2,256 | 9.40% | |
| Nonpartisan | Jackie Miller | 649 | 2.70% | |
| Total votes | 23,997 | 100.00% | ||
References
[edit]- â "Tormala seeks mayor job". The Grand Rapids Press. Grand Rapids, Michigan. May 14, 2007. p. B1. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- â Harger, Jim (January 17, 2007). "Rinck plans run against Heartwell". The Grand Rapids Press. Grand Rapids, Michigan. p. B1. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- â "Candidates drop out". The Grand Rapids Press. Grand Rapids, Michigan. May 19, 2007. p. A3. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- â "2007 Aug 7: General Election: Mayor: City of Grand Rapids". Kent County Clerk. 2007. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
