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The2007 Grand Rapids mayoral election was held on August 7, 2007. Incumbent MayorGeorge Heartwell ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by City Commissioner Rick Tormala andGrand 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.
| 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% | ||
