The 2011 Grand Rapids mayoral election was held on November 8, 2011. Incumbent Mayor George Heartwell ran for re-election. He did not face a serious challenger, and was opposed by unemployed personal trainer Michael-Paul Gionfriddo. Heartwell won his third term in a landslide, winning 81 percent of the vote.

Primary election

Candidates

Results

2011 Grand Rapids mayoral election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan George Heartwell (inc.) 14,132 81.41%
Nonpartisan Michael-Paul A. Gionfriddo 3,228 18.59%
Total votes 17,360 100.00%

References

  1. ↑ Harger, Jim (May 11, 2011). "Filing deadline brings 1 primary race". The Grand Rapids Press. Grand Rapids, Michigan. p. A3. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  2. ↑ "2011 Nov 8: General Election: Mayor: City of Grand Rapids". Kent County Clerk. 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Grand_Rapids_mayoral_election