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The2008 Mesa mayoral election was held on May 20, 2008, to elect themayor ofMesa, Arizona. It saw the election ofScott Smith.
Incumbent mayor Keno Hawker wasterm limited.[3]
The primary was held March 11, 2008.[4][5]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Smith | 18,236 | 38.72 | |
| Rex Griswold | 15,633 | 33.19 | |
| Claudia Walters | 13,060 | 27.73 | |
| Ilias Kostopoulous (write-in) | 3 | 0.01 | |
| Other write-ins | 169 | 0.36 | |
| Total votes | 47,101 | ||
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Scott Smith | 27,171 | 55.83 | |
| Rex Griswold | 21,379 | 43.93 | |
| Write-in | 119 | 0.25 | |
| Total votes | 48,669 | ||