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Fountain Hills election results awaiting final canvass

Mayor, council set

Results for Fountain Hills’ 2026 primary election will be canvassed on Aug. 4.

(Independent Newsmedia/Ryan Winslett)

After a week of reporting, the Fountain Hills voters have all but officially decided the next mayor and council.

As of Maricopa County Recorder’s Office’s latest update at 4:53 p.m. on July 27, incumbent Mayor Gerry Friedel holds a total of 5,901 votes (60.35%) to challenger Brenda Kalivanakis’ 3,877 votes (39.65%).

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office’s update showed 9,979 ballots cast with a 54.28% turnout for the community.

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