The 2023 Boise mayoral election was held on November 7, 2023 to elect the mayor of Boise, Idaho. The election was officially nonpartisan.[1] Incumbent mayor Lauren McLean won re-election to a second term in office, defeating former Boise police chief Mike Masterson and two other candidates.[2][3]
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 Results by precinct McLean: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Masterson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||
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Candidates edit
Declared edit
- Joe Evans, data engineer, former military intelligence analyst, and Libertarian nominee for Idaho's 1st congressional district in 2020 and 2022[4]
- Mike Masterson, former Boise Chief of Police (2005–2015)[5]
- Lauren McLean, incumbent mayor[2]
- Aaron Reis, activist[6]
Endorsements edit
Mike Masterson
- State legislators
- Dave Bieter, former mayor of Boise (2004–2020) and former state representative from the 19th district (1999–2003)[7]
- Maryanne Jordan, former state senator from the 17th district (2015–2020) and former Boise City Council president (2005–2006, 2010–2015) from the 6th district (2003–2017) (serving as campaign treasurer)[5]
- Labor unions
- Fraternal Order of Police - National, Treasure Valley, and Canyon County chapters[8][9]
- International Association of Fire Fighters Local 149[8]
- International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 486[8]
Lauren McLean
- State legislators
- Holli Woodings, former state representative from the 19th district (2012–2014) and former Boise City Council president (2023) from the 6th district (2018–2023)[9]
- Municipal officials
- Elaine Clegg, Valley Regional Transit Chief Executive Officer (2023–present) and former Boise City Council president (2021–2023) from the 5th district (2004–2023)[9]
- Newspapers and other media
- Organizations
- Conservation Voters of Idaho[9]
- EMILY's List[11]
- Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates[12]
- Political parties
- Ada County Democratic Party[8]
Declined to endorse
- Organizations
- Boise Regional Realtors[13]
Results edit
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren McLean (incumbent) | 33,926 | 55.45% | |
| Mike Masterson | 26,542 | 43.38% | |
| Joe Evans | 563 | 0.92% | |
| Aaron Reis | 153 | 0.25% | |
| Total votes | 61,184 | 100.00% | |
References edit
- ^ "Mayoral election in Boise, Idaho (2023)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
- ^ a b Land, Joni Auden (January 25, 2022). "Will she seek re-election or won't she? Here's what Boise Mayor Lauren McLean says". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Komatsoulis, Carolyn (November 7, 2023). "Lauren McLean wins reelection as Boise mayor". KTVB. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ Carmel, Margaret (July 13, 2023). "Joe Evans drops city council race, pivots to run for mayor". BoiseDev. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Dugan, Alexandra (March 20, 2023). "'Public faith and transparency': Former Boise Police Chief Mike Masterson files to run for mayor". KTVB 7. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Carmel, Margaret (October 3, 2023). "Right to die, bodily autonomy supporter running for Boise mayor". BoiseDev. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
Aaron Reis, a newly arrived Boise resident, joined the field last month chasing the Boise mayoral seat in the hopes it will help him raise awareness for people's rights to bodily autonomy and, specifically, their right to die if they choose.
- ^ Carmel, Margaret (September 29, 2023). "Bieter, Jordan blast McLean in fundraising email for Mike Masterson". BoiseDev. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Komatsoulis, Carolyn (August 1, 2023). "Boise mayoral candidates McLean, Masterson announce endorsements". The Idaho Press. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Stevenson, Ian Max (September 26, 2023). "Boise police, fire unions won't back McLean for re-election. What they — and she — say". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ McIntosh, Scott; Clark, Bryan; Cripe, Chadd; Oland, Dana; Keyser, Jim; Rohlfing, Mary; Nilsson, Patricia (October 31, 2023). "Masterson or McLean? Endorsement: Here's our pick in the Boise mayoral race". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Chou, Lauren (July 24, 2023). "EMILYs List Endorses Lauren McLean for Reelection as Mayor of Boise, Idaho". EMILYs List. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates [@ppallianceadvocates] (July 24, 2023). "We are proud to endorse Boise Mayor Lauren McLean for re-election! The stakes have never been higher for a mayoral election". Instagram. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "Boise Regional Realtors choose not to endorse candidate for Boise Mayor". CBS News Idaho 2. September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "Ada County, Idaho November 2023 Consolidated Election" (PDF). Ada County Clerk's Office. November 7, 2023.
External links edit
- Official campaign websites
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