2007 Grand Rapids mayoral election
Candidate
George Heartwell Rick Tormala
James Rinck
Popular vote
12,171
8,921
2,256
Percentage
50.72%
37.18%
9.40%
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.
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References
^ "Tormala seeks mayor job" . The Grand Rapids Press Grand Rapids, Michigan . May 14, 2007. p. B1. Retrieved June 25, 2025 .^ Harger, Jim (January 17, 2007). "Rinck plans run against Heartwell" . The Grand Rapids Press Grand Rapids, Michigan . p. B1. Retrieved June 25, 2025 . ^ "Candidates drop out" . The Grand Rapids Press Grand Rapids, Michigan . May 19, 2007. p. A3. Retrieved June 25, 2025 .^ "2007 Aug 7: General Election: Mayor: City of Grand Rapids" . Kent County Clerk. 2007. Retrieved June 25, 2025 .
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